Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Mr. Goodale, let me begin by thanking you for your department's response to the flooding. We went through a similar experience in my riding in 2011. That is why we understand that it is very important to be able to count on the federal government, which once again responded effectively.
Mr. Paulson and Mr. Coulombe, we face snags on certain issues from time to time. I would still like to thank you for your services which, as the minister pointed out, are far from easy to provide. I wish you all the best.
Mr. Goodale, you will not be surprised by my question about a topical matter that is of great interest to me. I am referring to the increase in civilian surveillance by the RCMP, which is one of the recommendations in Mr. McPhail's report which was published this morning. It seems as though we have been talking about the same issues for years and that they are constantly resurfacing.
I was especially bothered when I read in the report's conclusions that public safety is actually at risk now as a result of the repeated accusations of intimidation and harassment. In Toronto, there is a civilian surveillance mechanism that works relatively well right now. Other examples are cited in the report. You have already mentioned the possibility of examining this issue yourself.
What are your thoughts on that right now?