Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I want to start by thanking all of our witnesses here today. I know the committee appreciates their testimony and their commitment to improving sports in general across this country.
The stories we've heard over the last few months have been unbelievable. When I hear about the abuse that's taken place, especially child abuse—well, abuse to anyone—to me, it's something we need to move on quickly.
I've been public in my support for a public inquiry, and I support the witnesses here who are calling for that as well.
I wanted to start by asking a bit more about whistle-blowing and the lack of protections that are in place.
We heard today from one of our witnesses that she came forward with information and now is being sued. I know we can't speak specifically to that case, but is there anyone on the panel who can speak to the tactics that are used in a bit more detail—not specifically to the case we heard, but in general? What are tactics that organizations use to hold back whistle-blowers, using the court system and other methods to silence them?
Can anyone speak in a bit more detail about that to the committee?