My second question was along the same lines, so I will put it to the department.
As you mentioned, the number of emergency situations is bound to increase. The mandates are that much larger and expanding from year to year. Yet, right now, departments are not even able to meet the minimum needs, even if just to identify basic needs.
While we don't have all the data on this, I think the department needs to be strengthened so that it can fulfill its mandate.