I found it very troubling—and my fellow members would no doubt agree—when you said that a good many assaults against first responders simply go unreported. Would the passage of Bill C‑321 make a difference on that front, or are there other things we can do as well?
For example, do you feel as though you have adequate physical protection when you respond to a situation? First, is there additional equipment you should have? Second, do your superiors encourage you to report incidents? You said that there wasn't too much paperwork, but isn't there anything that could be improved on that end?
Do you think stiffer sentencing for those convicted of assaulting health care professionals or paramedics is enough to make a difference?