That fear of reprisal piece, when you're speaking out against those in control, is a huge issue.
It's interesting to note that we're hearing from the opposition that the $8 million wasn't sufficient in regard to consultation, and it's interesting to also note that historically, in 1960, when a Conservative government introduced the vote to aboriginal people, it was the aboriginal community at the time that said there hadn't been enough consultation. I don't think there's one of us right now who would say to take back the vote, that we haven't consulted enough, and I think this will be the same issue.
Sir, you have experience as the ADM of family services in Manitoba, my province. You and I have a lot in common, because women and children who first have been beaten and then have been told to leave the home with nothing but the shirts on their backs often end up in the care of family services, and certainly often ended up in the care of my school division. We tried our very best to help these families and to provide supports. We worked in partnership with your organization.
This is meant to address that so that these children can actually stay in their homes. Based on your experience, could you speak to that briefly?