Currently, the minimum base pay at the RCMP, as soon as officers enter the force, is higher than that of the Canadian Forces. I do not have the figures, but typically in the RCMP, for someone starting at the first level, the officer level, the annual starting pay is around $77,000. And obviously there are increases in the pay scale.
Take, for example, someone who stays with the RCMP and who receives compensation. In our studies, we analyzed the scenarios that Mr. Boughen mentioned. From a financial perspective, the numbers were very clear. In 19 out of 20 scenarios, the financial benefits we have right now do a better job of meeting our needs than those under the New Veterans Charter.