To be clear, it is just in the north, but we have 20 CWCs, crown witness coordinators. They're spread evenly among the three territories in the north, except for Nunavut, which has an additional one who was provided for in relation to the funds that are before you in the supplementary (C)s because of the particular dynamic there. They are not the counsel for or assistant to the victim per se. What they are there to do is to assist witnesses with the criminal process so that they're familiar with it, and so that they can deliver their evidence in an effective way before a court. For example, we have developed a tool which has magnets that move around on a mock-up of a court. This helps to explain, especially to a child, what's going to actually happen. For many people, this will be their only time in court. It's very important that they feel comfortable with the process and feel that they are supported as witnesses in the process. That's where our crown witness coordinators come in. It really is an invaluable tool.
On March 10th, 2016. See this statement in context.