Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Welcome again, Mr. Sauvé.
We are all heartbroken by the devastating tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. Our thoughts are with the victims, the injured and everyone who was affected, as my colleague Mr. Gill stated in his opening. Violence has no place in our communities. As the RCMP continues its investigation, Canadians are standing by our neighbours in Tumbler Ridge in solidarity and in support.
I also would like to thank once again our brave first responders who were at the scene helping the victims and their families.
My question will be on budget 2025 and how it provides additional expenditures of $184 million over four years to retain temporary staff who were originally hired to address backlogs in the processing of disability claims with division 21 confirming Veterans Affairs Canada as the decision-maker for the RCMP disability pension awards.
It is important to understand how these investments will affect the delivery of services. Will this investment and the clarity provided help to reduce the disability claims backlog and improve timely, consistent decision-making for RCMP members?
Would you make a comment on that? Do you see any value in these investments and how they would be of help?