Ms. Lisa Smylie at the Justice and Human Rights Committee

On February 2nd, 2021. See this statement in context.

February 2nd, 2021 / 12:25 p.m.

Director General, Communications and Public Affairs Branch, Research, Results and Delivery Branch, Department for Women and Gender Equality

Lisa Smylie

With respect to women living in rural areas, according to 2018 police-reported data, women in rural areas experienced the highest overall rates of intimate partner violence in the country. I think that is significant to note for this study.

Given that fact, it's important to ensure that women living in rural areas particularly have access to supports and services in their area.

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