Are fingerprints mandatory for PCC?

[aaww]

Hey a quick question. Are fingerprints mandatory for PCC?

CIC website says:

If you live in Canada:
The Canadian visa office will tell you if you need a Canadian criminal record check while your application is being processed. If the visa office asks you to complete a criminal record check, visit the RCMP website for instructions. You must bring:

A full electronic set of fingerprints on form C-216C taken by one of these accredited companies or police services
A complete application form (available on the RCMP website)
Reason for your request (eg. For immigration)

That sounds like fingerprints are mandatory. But my local police station told me that I don't need to submit my fingerprints for the criminal records check. Now I'm confused... do I really need to submit my fingerprints?

 

[kryt0n]

Has CIC asked you to do a RCMP check?