Kamal Khera at the Public Safety and National Security Committee

On March 24th, 2021. See this statement in context.

March 24th, 2021 / 5:05 p.m.

Liberal

Kamal Khera Liberal Brampton West, ON

Thank you.

Could you just briefly talk about the issue of oversight? I know you mentioned that in the main estimates, you're seeking an increase in the level of funding [Technical difficulty—Editor] investing 3% more than last year. The CRCC, I believe, is 2% more than last year, and the external review committee for the RCMP, I believe, is 100% more than the year before.

In your opinion, why is it so important for these agencies to have this effective oversight? Will you be reintroducing legislation to bring oversight to the CBSA?

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