I would say two things about the statistics that have been presented. When I look at the staffing level in the country, I mainly look at unfilled vacancies. If they're unfilled, it means that there's money for a position but that no one is occupying it. The percentage is lower than the one Ms. Hogan presented, because there are various factors. There are various unfilled positions that Ms. Hogan's speech takes into account.
I have a duty to ensure public safety across the country. The Government of Canada has contracts with the provinces throughout Canada, with the exception of Ontario and Quebec. I have to respect those contracts, which require me to keep people safe.
As I said in my opening remarks, and as Ms. Hogan mentioned, the problem we're facing dates back to 2018. Measures are in place to improve the system, attract the right people and ensure that the staffing process—from when someone enters the RCMP office to when they leave depot—lasts a maximum of six months.