Thank you, Councillor.
This question, Madam Chair, will go to both the mayor and the councillor.
On April 25, the Canadian Police Association held their annual lobby day on the Hill. They had been watching very closely what happened in Ottawa, the resignation of the police chief and the continuation of the studies we're doing here on Parliament Hill. The Canadian Police Association proposed to me and many members of Parliament:
...that the federal government organize a national summit that brings together key stakeholders, including representatives of police executives, front-line police representatives, municipal and provincial officials responsible for public safety, and community-based organizations with experience in organizing public events, to establish a clear framework to coordinate the response to protests and demonstrations.
This is moving forward, largely with your ward in mind.
They went on:
This framework would include guidelines regarding the deployment of resources, use-of-force where applicable, member and public health and safety, and funding for police resources when additional personnel are required. As well, with certain considerations taken for operational security, this framework should be publicly-accessible to ensure that communities have a better understanding of how protests are addressed by law enforcement.
I will add to that request from the Canadian Police Association that it almost seems that they would require some legislative action.
To both witnesses, would you support that key recommendation from the Canadian Police Association?