Madam Speaker, as the member may know, there is other legislation before the House that impacts the actual mechanisms of certification.
The bill reflects the wishes and the direction that the consultations with 17,000 regular members of the RCMP showed was their priority, so they will have the opportunity to have representation. Should they choose it, they will have an opportunity to have their representative bargain on their behalf.
The bill really shows respect for RCMP members, who will have the opportunities that most other police across the country already have.