The discussions with respect to the minimum standard of resources within detachments is occurring at the provincial and territorial levels, not at the federal level, where we are providing services under contract to various jurisdictions. There are a number of discussions ongoing right across the country.
Recent events and recent tragedies, when members of the RCMP have been working alone, have caused us to reconsider our operational readiness policies and the whole notion of backup. I have spent 11 of my years working in isolated and remote communities and can attest to the fact that the unfettered time off for RCMP members in these remote communities is obviously another concern that has to be taken into account.
In a modern policing system, I don't think one-person, two-person, or even three-person detachments are sustainable if we're serious about the health and well-being of our members and their safety.