Justice committee  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thanks for the invitation for us to come here and speak today. If it's okay, I will do my opening remarks both in English and French. As mentioned, I'm the director of the RCMP's immigration and passport branch at the national headquarters in Ottawa, responsible for the programs of human trafficking and human smuggling.

Justice committee  On the issue of expert witnesses, it is a challenge. Maybe Mr. Latulippe can address it from the Quebec front. That would probably be helpful. The RCMP recognizes it, and we are challenged on it due to human resource issues. I'm not going to hide that from you. It is a challenge, and we are trying to address it.

Justice committee  Mr. Petit, I will try to answer you to the best of my ability. Those who are more familiar with the Hells Angels than I am could perhaps add to my response. There are two things that come to mind. First of all, certain large criminal organizations, such as the mafia, will not necessarily incorporate, as you say, or wear items of clothing that could identify them.

Justice committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. Good morning, and thank you for inviting us here to speak today about this important issue. I had the opportunity to appear before your committee on April 1 to discuss Bill C-14, and I appear before you again today on behalf of the RCMP organized crime program.