Obviously, changing this culture requires funding. We understand from your opening remarks that this funding must be predictable and long-term.
The Auditor General's report found that under community tripartite agreements, the RCMP didn't have a national staffing strategy to meet its obligations, leaving each division to manage its own shortcomings. We also heard that Public Safety Canada ensures insufficient accountability for compliance with these agreements.
Is that an issue you're seeing in Eskasoni? What impact does the lack of federal coordination or responsibility have on the trust and continuity of policing services in your community?
