Mr. Speaker, I will be brief. I would like to go back to the issue of RCMP detachments, because in the riding that I represent, Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, there used to be an RCMP detachment manned by one RCMP officer. However, it has already been a year and a half since the detachment was closed in the Madgalen Islands. In light of the decision made against RCMP authorities and the way the government is reacting to this whole issue, I have something to tell the House.
When it is difficult to gather evidence and when we are losing resources that would help gather such evidence, we can see the point made by the hon. member for Joliette. Indeed, in a situation such as that one, what we are proposing today is very relevant and would ensure that we do not add to the difficulty that we already have in terms of tracking down these criminals, and particularly their activities.