Thank you for that.
Yesterday, the Auditor General said the following:
At the moment, the RCMP does not sign the agreements. It is therefore important to ensure that the RCMP is aware of the agreements that will be reached, as well as the needs of first nations. The RCMP will then be better able to fill positions and secure the funding needed to provide equitable services. This is consistent with our findings in all areas related to services provided to indigenous communities, whether it be drinking water, housing or policing. We really have to make sure that the communities are at the negotiating table. That is essential.
My question is for the representatives of both Public Safety Canada and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
When was the last time you met to discuss this?
What role do you allow first nations and Inuit communities to play in developing your action plans?