No, we don't have the capacity. Even from a policing perspective, I would acknowledge that historically the police have made some mistakes in terms of how we've engaged with people who want to engage in lawful protest in our country. But more recently, our approach is one of collaboration and communication and to try to facilitate peaceful protest. Where it becomes an issue is when people suggest they're going to peacefully protest around an issue and then start to engage in, unfortunately, what become violent kinds of behaviours and tactics that not only pose a threat to the members I represent but often jeopardize the safety of other Canadians who want to live peacefully in their communities.
On March 26th, 2015. See this statement in context.