Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'll be brief.
First of all, I'm going to take the time to say what I have to say calmly. I hope that, given all the courage, honesty and candour people have shown, what just happened here today won't be abused as a way to spark a partisan movement a week from now. If that's the case, I'll have understood that the situation is even worse than I had imagined. I hope that my colleagues will read the evidence and that those who think that the shoe fits will wear it. We may manage to make a minor change today.
I realize I may have worded my question poorly earlier. I essentially wanted to know how far harassment, with our actions and attitude, goes. The conclusion I'm coming to today is that things are serious and action is urgently needed.
I hear talk about the possibility of striking an impartial subcommittee. Some will respond by saying that it will still be partisan. If anyone can say he or she isn't seeking power, then we can be sure it will be neutral in order to be exemplary. I think that's the complete opposite of what we should do.
Lastly, I have a single question for my colleague Ms. Damoff.
Can anyone imagine a male harassment victim doing what you dared to do on May 1, which was to resign, when you were unable to tolerate it all?