While I do not disagree with Senator Kenny’s interest in
bringing improvements to the RCMP, it is aimed at treating a symptom and not
the core problem. Notwithstanding the issues that have confronted some female
members, the RCMP as an organization has evolved from a paramilitary culture to
one that makes it difficult to distinguish it from the bureaucratic union
driven public service.
Every organization has a few bad apples. If we think we are
going to make things right with quotas or some form of sensitivity training, we
are being naive. This is less about whether or not you have 20%, 30% or more
female members, and more about the quality of the recruit being hired. The RCMP
also needs more freedom to deal with problem members in an expeditious manner. The current suggestion is another short-term plan to treat the symptoms. The RCMP, like any organization that demands a high level of personal integrity, must pay more attention to the screening of its applicants. You can’t start rebuilding your house unless your foundation is solid.
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