Status of Women committee  Mindful of the time constraint, I'll note that the RCMP provides and works with victim services at the local level and nationally. We refer all victims to the appropriate victim services within the community to provide extended services to those victims. I'm happy to expand on that.

Status of Women committee  Thank you for clarifying that question. I didn't come here prepared to speak to the RCMP actions with respect to internal allegations with respect to how we, in your words, may or may not treat each other internally.

Status of Women committee  The RCMP endeavours to investigate all reported or found human trafficking cases. We use the tools that are provided. We have recently updated our human trafficking policy. That includes guidance for investigations as well as referrals to victim services. As I mentioned, we are also updating our human trafficking education awareness products and training.

Status of Women committee  Thank you for the question. The RCMP is one of approximately 150 police agencies across Canada. The national human trafficking section is conducting a national environmental scan that will identify trends, gaps, needs and best practices related to human trafficking investigations and will help to raise awareness.

Status of Women committee  Thank you for that question. I didn't come prepared today to speak specifically to child exploitation. The expertise in that area rests within a specific area within the RCMP, but I would be happy to endeavour to take that question back and provide a written response for the committee.

Status of Women committee  I know that technology is impacting our lives in so many areas. Again, this is one of the areas where we are seeing an increase in the use of technology. I would like to turn the floor over to my colleague, Corporal Demers. Perhaps she could speak more specifically with respect to human trafficking.

Status of Women committee  Is it from the Canadian Police College?

Status of Women committee  I would have to confirm the proper name for that.

Status of Women committee  The national human trafficking section has worked to create or update existing training for our law enforcement personnel. Most recently we conducted an environmental scan of some leading training that is available. In 2021 we updated that online training. In addition to the online training, there is also training available to all law enforcement as well at the Canadian Police College.

Status of Women committee  Thank you for that question. The RCMP's role is to enforce the laws and not to comment on prosecution or penalties.

Status of Women committee  Thank you for the question. I did not come here prepared to, nor is it appropriate for me to provide advice to this committee with respect to sentencing and prosecution.

Status of Women committee  Again, I'm not here to provide advice to the committee at this time. I'm happy to answer other questions.

Status of Women committee  Good morning, Chair and members of the committee. I speak with gratitude from the unceded territory of the Algonquin people. As mentioned, I'm Superintendent Kim Taplin, director general of the RCMP national crime prevention and indigenous policing services. I'm joined today by Corporal Jennifer Demers, a member of the national human trafficking section.