Mr. Ian McPhail at the Public Safety and National Security Committee

That's a good point, Mr. Garrison.

There's a very practical and simple answer to it. The RCMP has the ability to swear in civilians under Bill C-42 as special constables for a period of up to one year. Having been sworn in, they're subject to the oversight of the new CRCC in the same manner as a regular RCMP member would be.