Thank you, Mr. Chair. I would indicate that investigations are often long and complex, and I don't think it's fair to judge the conduct of an investigation on the passage of time alone. I note that another parliamentary committee is looking into matters that took place some years ago, and I don't think anybody would take it kindly if it were suggested to them that that's in the past and it shouldn't be investigated. Some investigations are fast; some investigations are slow. Some investigations are complex; some are more straightforward.
I would say the RCMP has some of the finest investigators not only in Canada but in the world, and we're recognized by other police services internationally and domestically for that.