Mr. Speaker, as I indicated previously, the RCMP budget is $1.2 billion. They had an increase of $37 million. We also found $10 million a few months ago to assist the RCMP in British Columbia. In 1998 the RCMP received a 9.5% increase over three years. Also we asked the RCMP counsel to review their compensation package and compare it to other police forces across the country. I expect to receive that report shortly.
In the House of Commons on May 3rd, 1999. See this statement in context.