Opinion: Such a decision next week would mean the fight continues, as Mayor Brenda Locke digs in
The tit-for-tat exchange of non-disclosure agreements left the public groping in the dark about what was actually at stake in terms of costs, staffing levels, and other issues in the choice between the RCMP and the Surrey Police Service.“I can advise that the minister for public safety and his team have been reviewing it, and I expect them to have a decision for the city of Surrey as soon as possible.
Despite his signature on the non-disclosure agreement, Eby found a way to give a strong hint about the likely outcome. “We have officers that have to work extended shifts that are increasingly strained and stressed, and then going off on leave and making the problem worse,” said Eby. “We don’t see a clear path from the federal government about filling those vacancies.Article content
“We’re very concerned because there is no indication what the federal government’s plan is,” said Manitoba’s Heather Stefanson. Alberta has already begun to explore whether to establish a provincial police force. B.C. has a recommendation from a legislature committee to do the same.
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