Thank you, Madam Chair.
Thank you to the witnesses.
Ms. Stephens, you have noted operational challenges in incorporating coercive and controlling behaviour into the Criminal Code.
You spoke of the English experience. In England, we have seen the law now on the books for about six years, relatively few charges, but not that great in the number of convictions, which would perhaps speak to some of the operational challenges you mentioned.
Mr. Garrison has tabled a bill, C-247, which you referenced. You said in your view it would be unduly complicated. You spoke of the fact that there could be amendments to the bill that could perhaps improve it.
Could you elaborate on what could be done to perhaps strengthen this bill or is your broader point that we shouldn't be going down this road?