Let me say that it's absolutely unacceptable for anyone to feel intimidated in going to a member of Parliament and raising concerns with anything, to be perfectly frank. I trust, Mr. Merrifield, that you're here to give this committee advice. I trust that you won't be sanctioned for doing so. You are here to be helpful to our decision-making.
Mr. Merrifield, you mentioned a few times that the original charter application was driven by officers' safety and working conditions. Can you elaborate, and be specific as much as possible? Can you give examples of the safety and workplace issues you think ought to be on the bargaining table?