Karine Trudel at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On February 21st, 2018. See this statement in context.

February 21st, 2018 / 3:40 p.m.

NDP

Karine Trudel NDP Jonquière, QC

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you for your presentations.

My first question is for Mr. Breton and Mr. White.

We have heard in the news that more than 4,000 women have filed complaints against the RCMP.

My first question is about the investigation process, which you touched on in your report. You said that investigations of complaints are always carried out by the RCMP itself. Under Bill C-65, they will be conducted by outside investigators.

Would you be open to people who are not part of the RCMP or a police force—civilians with specialized training—investigating workplace harassment or violence complaints at the RCMP? Do you think that would be important?

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