There's a bit of discussion around the impartiality and lack of bias that's important with the changes in the act. We're talking, generally speaking, about community and the public's perception of the investigations. It would be just as important that members of the RCMP feel there's impartiality and lack of bias in the process if they're subject to an investigation.
I'm speaking from a rural region of Canada, where sometimes rumours can turn into fact really quickly and they supercede any kind of investigative work that is going on. It doesn't matter what the outcome of the RCMP's investigation is; the public don't necessarily believe that. I think some front-line members might be concerned that because of that public input and pressure they may not be subject to an impartial investigation.
What kinds of things are in the act to ensure—I guess with the independent body, this might answer the question itself—that an independent review might allow for both public confidence and front-line member confidence in the investigative process, which sometimes can have its own wings in the small regions of our country?
Any comments on that?