First of all, Mr. Chair, I would like the case material you brought today to be given to the clerk so it can be distributed. We'd like to look at that case.
I'll also point out for the record that I think it will be a mistake if we try to minimize the number of complaints. The fact is that in 2005-06 there were only 53 cases nationwide under the witness protection program, so I would not like to see getting one or two from a very small body minimized as an issue. I just want to put that in perspective, because you're getting complaints on a much broader range that involves actions of the RCMP on everything. I also want to point out the very small pool that goes into the witness protection program. That is factually correct, and I think the way it was phrased a couple of minutes ago might be misleading, as if there were thousands of cases to take from, and that's not true.
On your final page you list areas where, if you had a mandate that had more teeth or more investigative power, it would assist you with witness protection. Perhaps you would like to go over some of those specific points.
My final question is whether or not you think the RCMP Act itself, with the prohibitions on disclosure from RCMP officers, in any way inhibits your work. I'm not advocating for wide-open disclosure, obviously, but I'd like to have that on the record.