I would first like to recognize the courage of everyone who reported to us, or publicly reported, the violence, abuse or sexual assaults that have taken place at all levels of sport in Canada. We have heard stories of what occurred at various levels, including local, community, provincial and national. I would like to thank everyone for speaking up.
I try every day to make these people's voices heard in my work. Since I took up this position, they are the people for whom I have put all my energy into strengthening the system and calling on all participants in sport in Canada to show leadership by taking action and putting an end to this toxic culture in order to protect athletes' safety and health. I'm going to continue doing that work throughout my term in office.