Sure.
This scenario illustrates that one of the effects of Bill S-7 will be the removal of the entire family unit and violence within it elsewhere, rather than providing opportunity and support for victims to seek help from abuse and remain safely and independently in Canada.
We therefore respectfully submit that our law should focus on polygamy in a manner that doesn't force women to choose between staying in abusive relationships in Canada and facing abuse outside Canada.
We recommend keeping the current IRPA provisions but aIso recommend amendments to the IRPA and the Criminal Code that would exempt women from criminal and immigration sanctions who may have been forced into polygamy or who were unaware of their husband's polygamous status.
Thank you.