Thank you for that excellent presentation, Commissioner Soucar. I see that the RCMP is very serious about this program which, at first glance, seems to be managed in a very professional, albeit very costly, manner.
Am I correct in assuming that this program targets very serious cases, that is when a person's testimony is needed in a case involving drug trafficking, organized crime or violent groups that are capable of retaliatory action? Important steps must be taken in such instances to protect these individuals and their familiars if they decide to co-operate with the court to secure convictions for members of major criminal organizations. The Witness Protection Program does not apply in the case of small street gangs.