Louis Sebert

Yes, Mr. Chair. I think we could provide a history of when the rates changed over time, going back some time. I am not sure how long. Thank you.

Clearly, in part, they would be on demand. If something came up that required the presence of the RCMP, they would attend. Otherwise, there is a schedule, but that's not for public consumption. It's probably better as far as policing for the patrols to be somewhat irregular and not known to the general public. Thank you.

Yes. Generally speaking, that is correct. If the party wants a transcript, they generally have to pay for it.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Of course, the RCMP does provide annual training to all Members, training to Members to improve their interviewing skills in complex cases such as sexual assault complaints. That is going on generally. I understand that, as of last year, April, 119 members of G division had completed a specialized investigative interview course, and, in addition to that, 24 have completed additional training in investigating child sexual assaults. This is in addition to the RCMP's training program for cadets in Regina, which includes 36 classes dedicated to investigating sexual assault...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This of course is federal legislation, and the federal government has contemplated some very ambitious changes to the criminal code that will set a legal limit for certain drugs or drugs and alcohol together in a driver's system, the various penalties that can be applied, and the rules around law enforcement, which will allow them to demand drug testing, what tests can be used, and what happens when someone refuses to take the test. I understand that the oral fluid drug screener has been used for some time. I am told that it is highly accurate, so hopefully we wouldn't...

I can explain that management of the facility has been working with the corrections officers, so hopefully they have identified a manner in which the training can be delivered most effectively, which is better for both the management and staff. We are aware of this issue. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. There is a long history of the separation of the executive and the legislature from the judiciary, and, for that reason, the judges' salaries that would otherwise be subject to negotiation are sent to this committee, and they propose a recommendation, which we follow. I wouldn't propose to do that for a justice of the peace. Thank you.

Yes, Mr. Chair, and those communities that do not actually have a detachment, of course, the communities work with the RCMP to ensure that there is police coverage. So there is police coverage throughout all of the communities in the Northwest Territories. I know that in one or two, McPherson in particular, the level of police visits has been increased because there's now a residence in that community. Well, of course, the RCMP complete their consultation with the community leaders before the policing action plan is established, so they do hear the concerns of the communities and address them...

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Basically, what has happened here, there is a change in the technology. As I understand it, at all levels of court, the proceedings will be recorded, but there will only be an actual court reporter in the courtroom with respect to certain matters, for example jury trials. Thank you.

Thank you to the Member for his comments. Certainly, perhaps some of the responses that we've given could be fleshed out, if the executive director does appear in front of committee. Thank you, Mr. Chair.