Mr. Speaker, I am informed by the Canada Boarder Services Agency that with regard to (a), there have been no increases in pay or benefits as a result of arming.
With regard to (b), to date, $143M has been spent during the first four years of implementing the arming program: (i) On average, the travel related cost and meals per learner attending a duty firearm course is approximately $4,000; (ii) The CBSA cannot isolate specific costs related to accommodations; (iii) There have been no changes to employee benefits or allowances as a result of arming.