Thank you, Chair.
I echo the words of Mr. Fraser in saying that it's important to protect those who come forward and report intimate partner violence. I think the reverse onus provisions would definitely do that.
We did hear testimony questioning whether this would impact the number of people who report, but we also heard testimony saying that it really doesn't impact the people who are reporting it. It does not deter people from reporting, just dealing with the aftermath of the situation. With that, I will not be supporting this amendment.
Thank you.