An African Nova Scotian RCMP sergeant who created anti-racism workshops for his employer says he was removed from his position after he raised concerns about intellectual property rights when the initiative he headed was going to be expanded.
Craig Smith, a Mountie for nearly three decades, was described by the RCMP as a driving force behind its African Canadian Experience workshop, but the two sides are disputing who owns the course material.
The dispute began in 2023. Smith now works for the RCMP in national recruitment.
“I believe that I was sidelined for no other reason than the fact that I said that I want to be compensated for my intellectual property rights,” Smith said.
Not sure how this is even a question? He was employed by RCMP, created the course using RCMP resources while being employed by RCMP - even if he did use parts from this other book, it becomes RCMP property the second he adds it while employed by him.
On the flip side perhaps he stole knowledge and resources earned from his time at the RCMP to write his book and work with this other company during his leave.
I mean the road goes both ways.
Maybe you should read [email protected] comment or read the news article, so you know you’re aware of the facts.