Mr. Day, you spoke at length about police officers who would be hired to deal more effectively with human trafficking. You also talked about a change of policy within the RCMP. In recent years—and the Robert Pickton case in Vancouver comes to mind—police action has come up woefully short, and that is especially true of the lack of credibility given to persons making accusations.
Have you succeeded in bringing about a change of attitude at the RCMP under the organization's new leadership? A policy change does not necessarily mean a change of attitude.
Have you raised this particular problem with the new RCMP official? What is standing in the way of a change of attitude on the part of police officers who deal with these problems? They are the ones who deal first hand with the victims of human trafficking or prostitution in Canada. Victims of prostitution are often poor and have children to raise. They have no other option available to them. What steps to you intend to take to bring about a change of attitude on the part of police officers toward these individuals?
I have one final request before I run out of time. Could you provide us with copies of the documents you have prepared to date? You mentioned posters, pamphlets and binders.
Thank you.