A study released in 2010 indicated that 5,000 additional officers would be needed to be able to respond to the challenges Canada is facing. We have 1,000 officers, but threats of all kinds are getting worse, whether it's organized crime, cyber-attacks or foreign interference. In his annual address, the director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service defines the needs, but points out that there is a shortage of staff, and especially of technology. If Bill C‑12 is passed, it sets out all kinds of wishes and desires, but it doesn't necessarily guarantee that the RCMP will have everything it needs to accomplish what the bill aspires to. Are you aware that you won't necessarily have the financial capacity to meet the objectives of Bill C‑12?
