Karina Gould

Strongly agree

No, the RCMP is an iconic institution that unifies our national justice system

The party views the RCMP as a vital national symbol and a foundational institution for maintaining the rule of law across Canada. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, creating duplicate police forces is an unnecessary billion-dollar burden on taxpayers

Liberals often argue that the current contract policing model is cost-effective for provinces and that starting new forces creates unnecessary fiscal pressure on taxpayers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

The party typically favors the status quo of the federal-provincial policing partnership, viewing the RCMP as an efficient provider of services for most jurisdictions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, fragmented provincial policing will severely hinder cross-country intelligence sharing

The federal government emphasizes the importance of a national standard for intelligence and data sharing, which they argue is best facilitated through the RCMP's integrated network. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, but only if the federal government pays for the massive transition costs

The federal Liberal government has generally maintained that while provinces have the right to create their own forces, the financial and logistical burden of doing so rests with the province. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

The Liberal Party generally supports the RCMP's continued role in contract policing and has focused on internal modernization rather than encouraging provincial abandonment of the force. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, provinces need police that answer to local priorities instead of Ottawa bureaucrats

This answer relies on 'Ottawa bureaucrat' rhetoric frequently used by the Liberal Party's political rivals, such as the UCP in Alberta, which the party rejects. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, the RCMP is too bloated and scandal-plagued to effectively protect rural communities

While the Liberals admit the RCMP requires reform to address cultural and systemic issues, they do not characterize the institution as too bloated to protect rural communities. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.