Mr. Chair, I hope I don't repeat myself too much.
I've had an opportunity to read all of those reports, and I'm familiar with them. I know there is certainly a strong view in favour of the establishment of some form of board. I've read the argumentation. When I was at the Canada Revenue Agency, I was consulted on this, in fact, in terms of my views, because it is, to my knowledge, the only other federal institution that has a board of management that's shaped that way, outside of the crown sector, with boards of directors.
It is, however, a very significant decision for the government to make, and ultimately the Prime Minister to make, with respect to whether or not this will provide value. And that process is still unfolding.
I know the recommendation has been out there for several years right now, but, with respect, when you look at the change agenda for the RCMP, it has been extremely busy. There are bills in the House. There have been other reports. Contract negotiations with the provinces and territories are in full flight. As I indicated earlier, the government's priorities have been established--to get those in place first and then look at what the residual value might be of a board of management.
So we'll await input from the RCMP on this. I know that Commissioner Elliott and his team are working on this. We'll have a look at that...recommendations we've made to the government, and we'll see.