Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to our witnesses for being here.
I will start with you, Ms. Hrick. I was going to ask you this question, but Mr. Van Popta has already started it. You spoke about the importance of constitutional rights and how they are being protected with this legislation, and said that this important balance is being looked at. You also spoke during your opening statement about marginalized people, people of colour, Black and indigenous people, being adversely affected, both on the victim side and on the accused side.
Can you please tell us how this legislation and this approach will help in these kinds of situations? As you stated, it's important to look at both sides to see that there's a balance, where rights are protected both for the victim and for the constitutional rights of the accused.
Thank you.