Information & Ethics committee  We have an excellent relationship with the disclosure ethics group. In fact, the lawyer I was referring to has been in contact with us. I myself have worked very closely with the RCMP at least three or four times in my career on the operational side, on the policy side.

Information & Ethics committee  In fact, it was also quoted and reported by the Public Service Agency, as it existed, as some of the best practices. We'd be happy to provide, in the form of a letter, what we've gathered as far as general information, practices, and exchanges are concerned.

Information & Ethics committee  In fact, we offered to make a presentation to the executive group of the RCMP very early in our mandate. I'll be happy to provide--

Information & Ethics committee  We have no such jurisdiction.

Information & Ethics committee  Parliament has given us a mandate, and we have to apply the legislation as it was given to us. But I can assure you that if there is a venue that remains available for anybody who comes to us, we're happy to guide them to that venue. But we have to apply the act as it was present

Information & Ethics committee  I should point out as well that I've headed criminal fraud investigation at Customs, and as well, I've had a lot of experience in administrative investigations. I think that also is part of my experience.

Information & Ethics committee  Certainly.

Information & Ethics committee  I think it's a little early to tell, but first of all, we need to establish very clearly the parameters of the legislation. Every time you have a new case you have to look at the specific piece of legislation, so it will be demand driven, but also it will be based on the specific

Information & Ethics committee  In fact, there's very detailed legislation that is applicable to the RCMP. In fact, one of our lawyers has acute, very extensive experience in litigation and disciplinary matters for the RCMP.

Information & Ethics committee  Yes.

Information & Ethics committee  For reprisals, they have to go through the internal process, as you're well aware.

Information & Ethics committee  I've had exchanges with the Commissioner of the RCMP, in fact, with respect to some of the processes. He was aiming, as well, at simplifying the process for accessibility. So that was very much what he had in mind.

Information & Ethics committee  We've received some. I don't have the exact number. We have to look at the confidentiality of that aspect, but Mr. Chair, we could write to you.

Information & Ethics committee  I appreciate that. We have received a few, yes.

Information & Ethics committee  No. In the disclosure area they were, to use your terminology, unobstructed.