Mr. Chairman, let me restate the commitment that we and the RCMP are making toward both building a representative police force. The RCMP access program numbers that we just spoke of I think are good. I'm happy to see all of those applications. I want it to be very clear this is for regular members, we are also pushing the issue of special constables. We do know in terms of regular members that if 19 people apply, not all will be accepted and even fewer will graduate. That's just the reality; that's our experience; but we're working on improving that and we want to understand what we can do to make sure aboriginal applicants are more successful and we get people on the ground in communities. We know we have to improve coverage to all of our communities, especially our smallest communities. You know that I am committed to making sure we're successful in getting some more detachments. That is something that I'll be sitting down immediately to work with the two new federal ministers in Public Safety and the Justice Minister on, and as well as other justice related issues. But we are very well aware of the need. We think the need is increasing and we are going to do everything in our ability to make sure that we meet that need and ensure public safety in all of our communities. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Brendan Bell on Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 21st, 2006. See this statement in context.
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 21st, 2006
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