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What is the Royal Prerogative of Mercy?

April 26, 2017Mercy prerogative Royal

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What is the Royal Prerogative of Mercy?

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The Royal Prerogative of Mercy (RPM) is a Queen’s prerogative exercised in Canada by the Governor General or the Governor in Council (i.e. Cabinet). It relates to forms of clemency, granted in exceptional circumstances in deserving cases involving federal offences. The Governor General or the Governor in Council grants clemency upon recommendation from the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or at least one other minister.