Thank you.
You asked, I think, about both process and result. With respect to process, we have reviewed all of our policies, and we have certainly carefully considered the recommendations that came from the CPC. I note that those are interim recommendations, and that the work of the CPC continues. We have committed to both the minister and Mr. Kennedy that we will work closely in support of their ongoing efforts.
We agreed that some changes were necessary, but I guess there is a difference in views with respect to when it is appropriate to deploy a conducted energy device. In addition to reviewing our own policies, we had a number of discussions with other jurisdictions, other levels of government, and other police forces. As I understand it, the recommendation that Mr. Kennedy made specifically with respect to the classification of the device is inconsistent not only with the way we currently treat those devices but also with the practices across the country.
Now, I don't suggest that because his recommendation is different from current practice it's not worth considering. We have undertaken to continue to work with not only Mr. Kennedy but also with other...and I note that a number of jurisdictions have been looking at this. In fact, I understand that the Province of New Brunswick has made some amendments to their policies that apply to provincially regulated police services. I think that happened today, in fact. I will carefully look at that as well.
But we continue to believe that the device, used appropriately, is one that promotes both officer safety and public safety. We continue to dialogue with Mr. Kennedy and his team. I would hope that by the time he makes his final report, we will build consensus with respect to what the appropriate policies and practices are.