Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. I thank the Member for asking that question on special constables. It has been an ongoing discussion on that issue. Just recently, in early September, I went to Quebec City and met with provincial, federal and territorial Ministers at that time. I did stress, as I indicated in my Minister’s statement, the urgency of having special constables in the North — our uniqueness, our isolated post and also the backup plan with nine two-man detachments. It is sometimes difficult.

The Minister of Public Safety was there, Minister Day, and he heard my concerns. He did stress to all of us sitting around the table that he has identified the North as unique — how we deliver, how we charter through the isolated communities. It takes so many hours to get through the communities. Those have been under discussion, and from what I hear, it was a productive meeting with Minister Day. I will certainly follow through with the remark that he has made now that he is back in office, and we will follow through from my department. Mahsi.