From what I understand, Ms. Busson will remain after you've left. I will be able to ask her a few questions. In the meantime we could discuss other matters.
I know how disruptive a public inquiry or even a real royal commission of inquiry can be for an organization. However, it is not a way to charge certain people, but rather an opportunity to find solutions. Over the last few years, a number of things have gone wrong at the RCMP. Of course, I'm thinking of the Arar case, but I'm also thinking of the very troubling revelations that have come out regarding the relationship which existed between CSIS and the RCMP before the Air India flight bombing occurred. I'm also thinking of the pension fund issue, etc.
We've noticed that regarding some types of crimes, the RCMP clearly did not have the needed staff to ensure adequate screening. I think that in a general sense, the RCMP does excellent work. I would however get back to the idea of an external review, to look into possible new missions for the RCMP and to assess the way it does its work.
Do you not think the time has come to set up an actual royal commission of inquiry? I know the NDP made that suggestion yesterday. I can honestly say that were it not for the events which have affected us, we probably would have done the same.
I will however take advantage of this opportunity to ask you whether the time has come, in your opinion, to conduct a comprehensive review of the RCMP within the framework of an actual royal commission of inquiry.