Mr. Chair, I will have to get back to the member on the specific number but we are not slipping back, we are actually moving ahead. Fairly good progress has been made in terms of training aboriginal people to take on the role as an RCMP officer.
I have had several opportunities to go to areas where these RCMP officers are operating. It really helps to have an aboriginal RCMP officer in the aboriginal communities, in part due to the trust factor and due to the culture.
I can say at this stage that we are making progress and I will get back to the hon. member on the percentage.