Thank you, Madam Chair.
I'd like to thank all the witnesses.
Madame Stephens, I will ask my question in French, if that is okay with you.
Your comments are really very interesting.
I'd like you to know that I am fully in favour of protecting the rights of victims of violence. However, I question the need to criminalize controlling or coercive conduct, given that section 810 of the Criminal Code, for example, already covers many behaviours.
Do you think this could create a false sense of security, since some people won't go to court, for all the reasons Mrs. Lemay has listed?
Education and training for police officers and other stakeholders could also be provided.
Maybe we can find another solution.