I have been working on this file for five years. We have gone to extraordinary lengths to consult with the provinces and territories, given the nature of that contract relationship through which, in effect, the RCMP is acting as the provincial police service in many jurisdictions. It's their police service. It's extremely important to them that this regime meet their needs. We have gone to a number of meetings with them where we have discussed in great detail all aspects of this bill that are relevant to them. We have a high level of support. Perhaps you will have an opportunity to hear from them more directly if they are able to appear before this committee.
On October 15th, 2012. See this statement in context.