In addition, both the provinces and the federal government have established a number of specialized boards and tribunals that deal with such matters as broadcasting licences, safety standards and labour relations. The RCMP enforces many federal statutes, with particular emphasis on criminal and narcotics laws. The RCMP is the sole police force in the Yukon and the Northwest Territories. Eight provinces employ the RCMP to carry out provincial policing responsibilities within their borders, such as highway patrol and assisting municipal police forces in the investigation of serious crimes. The provinces of Ontario and Quebec have their own police forces.
Some municipalities employ a local police force.
Where no municipal force exists, local services are provided by either the federal or the provincial police force. The legal profession is regulated by the provincial and territorial law societies, which determine standards for admission to practise in each province and territory. All provinces and territories operate publicly funded legal aid programs, providing legal advice at little or no cost to persons of limited means.