Thank you very much, Chair.
My question is again directed at Minister Blair. I'll be gentle with you this time, Bill.
The total dollar amount of your portfolio, both statutorily and voted upon, will be $10 to $10.7 billion, up $2.2 billion from 2015, but as you know, sir, since 2015, Canada has faced a growing opioid crisis, a growing number of shootings, a higher urban crime rate, a higher rural crime rate, a higher violent crime rate, growing court backlogs, fewer victims' rights, questions around the strengths of the correctional system, questions around the parole system, questions on police oversight and issues of foreign interference and foreign influence. There have been deep concerns raised by nearly every department under your watch, and more money, yet worse results. Clearly, your plan is failing.
Minister Blair, I have to tell you that I personally believe you're better than this. Do you intend to present a new, real plan that addresses public safety, or do you intend to continue down the current path with these failed results?