Thank you again, Madam Chair.
This amendment would propose a change to include:
persons, groups and organizations that support them, including Indigenous leaders and representatives of Indigenous communities;
We cannot ignore the prevalence of sexual violence and its impacts on indigenous, Métis and Inuit women. We believe it essential that the section explicitly mention the need for involvement of indigenous leaders and representatives in the development of these seminars.
The proposed amendment is also consistent with the spirit of the calls to action emanating from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the report from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Once again, I do not wish to hold things up in any way. I appreciate your consideration of this amendment. Thank you.