Jean Rousseau at the Public Safety and National Security Committee

On February 12th, 2013. See this statement in context.

February 12th, 2013 / 9:25 a.m.

NDP

Jean Rousseau NDP Compton—Stanstead, QC

My question is for Mr. Vrbanovic.

We can anticipate budget cuts of $140 million at the Canada Border Services Agency and $190 million at the RCMP. I have several municipalities along the Canada-U.S. border; my riding is close to the State of Vermont. What effect will these cuts have on public safety in these municipalities, and mainly on the downloading of responsibility to municipal and provincial police forces? What will be the cost of this?

I'd like your opinion on the matter?

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