Human Resources committee  The issue of internal investigations versus external investigations is a very important question. I do hear regularly that external brings a much greater degree of independence, and I think some folks would think external brings a greater degree of transparency as well to any investigative process.

Human Resources committee  I would say it's similar for us. As with all agencies, for us the cyberworld and all the elements that come with it, whether it be texting or Twitter or Facebook, provide a whole new realm of mechanisms for harassment or comments or behaviour or conduct to take place that are not appropriate in our code of conduct for our RCMP members.

Human Resources committee  Good afternoon, Mr. Chair, and to correct the record, it's assistant commissioner, not acting commissioner.

Human Resources committee  Good afternoon, Mr. Chair, and hon. members of the committee. Thank you for the invitation to speak to you today about the impacts of Bill C-65 on the RCMP's responsibility and efforts to protect the health, safety, and well-being of all of its employees as it relates to harassment and violence in the workplace.