Thank you. Over the last number of years, the tools that the RCMP have traditionally used have been eroded by changes to the Criminal Code, by Supreme Court decisions, so the reason to look at civil legislation is so that we can do our part to support the RCMP in addressing some of those issues. Civil legislation, it's much different than the criminal legislation. It doesn't need to be enforced by RCMP officers. It uses a balance of probabilities as opposed to proof beyond a reasonable doubt. So there's a number of benefits to using civil legislation, and it just expands the toolbox that the law enforcement has access to. Thank you.
R.J. Simpson on Question 1328-19(2): Safer Communities Legislation
In the Legislative Assembly on February 9th, 2023. See this statement in context.
Question 1328-19(2): Safer Communities Legislation
Oral Questions
February 9th, 2023
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