Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Our response to this multi-year submission and to this, in effect, business plan submitted by the RCMP and the additional 28 officers, does take into account the pressures of development in the North. The RCMP are very well aware and very cognizant of this issue. It is driving our needs. I would also point to our hope that as we see some of this $500 million socio-economic impact fund roll out in our regions and in our communities, some of that will be earmarked or targeted for policing resources.
As the Member has pointed out, and rightly so, I believe, if we can enhance our police presence in our communities, we have a better chance of keeping other resources in the communities, such as nurses. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.