We have to be organized to stay ahead of the criminals and that's where the Solicitor General can play an important role. Leadership also means giving law enforcement agencies the tools they need to continue their fight against organized crime. The ability of the police to detect, prevent and deter money laundering activities is an important element in this fight, and one of the key ingredients in the federal government's anti-organized crime strategy. To that end, I intend to circulate a consultation paper on a proposed anti-money laundering framework. The consultation process represents an important step forward in implementing our strategy.
Criminal investigations involving money laundering and cross-border crimes can be complex.
That's why we are working with our partners in the law enforcement and financial communities to develop options, and find the right balance between an effective reporting scheme and protection of individual privacy. We are also looking at possible reforms to the National Police Services offered by the RCMP, based on consultations conducted over the past several months. These include our legislation to create a national DNA data bank, plus changes to existing programs such as the Canadian Police Information Centre. I will be reporting on these and other efforts as part of my second Annual Statement on Organized Crime. National leadership and tools will not be enough, unless we also coordinate our efforts.