In the RCMP, in today's world, there are three categories of employees: public servants, civilian members hired under the RCMP Act, and regular members hired under the RCMP Act. It is our position that an employee of the RCMP is responsible for policing in the broadest context. Our position is that all employed by the RCMP would be employed under and accountable to the RCMP Act. The category of employee issue has been divisive within our organization, our different categories. If we had all of our employees responsible and accountable to the RCMP Act, and employed given the uniqueness of the service we provide Canadians, I believe it would take our organization to a place of contentment on the category issue.
On October 15th, 2012. See this statement in context.