The B.C. government will reopen the investigation into the actions of the four RCMP officers linked to the death of Robert Dziekanski, says Attorney General Mike de Jong.
The move follows the release of retired justice Thomas Braidwood's critical final report into the fatal incident at Vancouver airport in October 2008.
"Since receipt of this report, the assistant deputy attorney general, Bob Gillen, has determined, and I agree, that it is appropriate to appoint a special prosecutor to review this matter," said de Jong in a statement.
The name of the special prosecutor has not yet been released.
The government will also act immediately to implement all of the recommendations in the final report, including setting up a civilian-led unit to investigate all deaths and serious incidents involving municipal police and RCMP, said de Jong.
"B.C. agrees with the intent, principal and purpose of each of the report's recommendations," he said.
The new Independent Investigation Office will have a mandate to conduct criminal investigations into police-related incidents involving death or serious harm, with discretion to do other investigations, he said.
The IIO will also be:
* Led by a civilian who has never served as police officer in Canada.
* Accountable to the Ministry of Attorney General.
* Have its powers entrenched in legislation.
De Jong said the province will also implement several other recommendations contained in Braidwood's final report, including urging the federal government to ensure that the Canada Border Services Agency and Vancouver Airport Authority to:
* Improve tracking of international passengers through customs.
* Implement systems that allow for communication between passengers and people who are there to greet them.
* Provide interpreter services.
* Enhance security and medical response policies.
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