I can reflect on my community and the agreements that we have in place when it comes to community policing.
We have a tripartite agreement with the RCMP and the provincial government. I feel it is a stepping stone in moving towards implementing our treaty.
Policing for my community is so important, because we're a small nation. The total population may be a little over 750. Maybe 450 people live on our two main Indian reserves, and to have that agreement in place with the RCMP is so important. It gives us the ability to look at ensuring....
We say that we want our community to be a safe community, so that our families can raise their children and grandchildren in safety. We can do that only with the tools that we currently have, because ultimately, under our treaty, the RCMP will have jurisdiction in enforcing the laws of Canada. It can be done only if we come to the table and share our concerns and what we feel is important to the nation.
We live very close to Terrace and Thornhill. Ultimately, those are the areas that our people live in and around. To have a safe community—