Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to the witnesses for being here today and sharing this important information with us.
I'm going to ask this to both Ms. Anderson and Ms. Datta-Ray. Time and time again we've heard from witnesses that the suppression of access to reproductive services for women, the lack of access for abortion, does not stop abortion; it simply stops safe abortion. I'd like you to comment on this so that we have your testimony on the record.
I also want to talk about Canada and the role we can play in terms of advocates. Canada should be a leader, ensuring that women's rights are protected around the world. I know we've done an awful lot on the feminist international assistance policy and I think that we have done some really good things. I'd like your perspective on where Canada can be a stronger leader in advocating for SRHR around the world, and on how we're doing so far.
Perhaps I'll start with you, Ms. Anderson.