Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
Ms. Ebbs and Mr. Paradiso, thank you for joining us today. It's really great to have you here, especially since I live in Quebec and don't know a lot about the RCMP's systems. We don't have as much access to that information in my province. It's wonderful to learn more and find out how it all works. More specifically, it is fascinating to see how the ERC operates now and how it will operate after Bill C-42 is passed, since you will be affected.
In fact, I read some of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act as regards the ERC and its operation.
Before Bill C-42 was drafted, were you consulted about the proposed changes to the ERC?