Mr. Speaker, I am not sure of the exact import of the hon. member's question. If she is suggesting that the public complaints commission of the RCMP does not have the power to carry out investigations into criminal matters, that is simply not accurate.
What the Auditor General perhaps was referring to was the fact that the RCMP, since September 11, has enhanced powers in relation to national security. In fact, the Prime Minister has acknowledged the fact that as of December 12 we want to look at a new or additional oversight mechanism to ensure that the public's rights are protected.