🎙️ Changing the System | Joanne Fraser and the Fight That Made History

This episode of Sirens, Slammers and Service features trailblazer Joanne Fraser, whose 26.5-year career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police left a lasting impact far beyond the uniform.

From her early days in French immersion training and postings in the 90s—when women were still adapting to policies like the full male uniform—Joanne takes us through a career that included high-level roles in Ottawa, working the VIP executive desk, and helping establish the international Shiprider program alongside the U.S. Coast Guard.

But the heart of this episode is the groundbreaking Fraser v Canada case. Joanne shares the story behind the fight that led to a Supreme Court victory in 2020, creating pension buyback rights for job-sharing members and setting a powerful precedent for equality in policing.

Her message is clear: go after your goals, let negativity roll off, and speak up when something isn’t right—because change is possible.

If you’re interested in the RCMP or want to learn more about the Fraser v Canada case, be sure to check out the show links.

Powerful, inspiring, and impactful—and there’s so much more coming this season.

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