Thank you very much, Mr. Chair, and thank you to all the witnesses for appearing today.
During these hearings, we have often heard of the dire effects that might take place if we repeal PCEPA and its prohibitions. Usually, those are described as an increase in demand in the sex industry, an increase in violence, an increase in exploitation, and an increase in crimes against children.
Despite the fact we haven't seen that in the areas in Canada where the law is not being enforced, I want to ask our witnesses from New Zealand—again, I know they've touched on this very clearly—did you see any of these supposed inevitable outcomes of decriminalization in New Zealand?
I'll start with Dr. Armstrong.