Mr. David Vigneault at the Public Safety and National Security Committee

On May 26th, 2015. See this statement in context.

May 26th, 2015 / 10:05 a.m.

Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Security and Intelligence, Privy Council Office

I understand your initial comments, but really this bill is in response to the will expressed by both chambers in the motions. I take your point from your initial comments, but the government responded to the motions in preparing this bill.

The House of Commons and the Senate have agreed to the recommendations of the 2012 Auditor General's report, which talked about reviewing the appropriateness of creating a unified protective service.

These were the two main drivers that I'm aware of that led to this bill in front of you today.

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