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RCMP boss apologizes, promises to pay for Mountie escort at his wedding

OTTAWA – RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson is apologizing for using on-duty Mounties as an honour guard at his wedding and says he’ll pay for their time.

Paulson married Erin O’Gorman at an Ottawa church Aug. 16, with red-coated constables from the Musical Ride on hand for the ceremony.

He says he had asked for some volunteers to participate and was not consulted about using on-duty Mounties.

He’s issued an apology to the officers and the public.

He also says he will pay $912 to cover three hours work for the eight constables.

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