The RCMP has been tearing itself apart for months, but the brass is hoping all Mounties will be happy this year with a bit of concrete change: new pants for everyone.

Since he was officially confirmed in his position after a summer of controversy, RCMP Commissioner William Elliott told the force this week he is moving forward with new policies. He will look at structural changes and undertake a management shuffle, but one of the big differences in coming months will be "improvements to regular members' kit and clothing."

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