Thank you, Mr. Chair.
My question is for Ms. Stevenson.
In your testimony, you were telling us that we should distinguish between prostitution and human trafficking, which I think is obviously self-evident. No one will disagree with that.
However, when you tell us that, I take it that prostitution is, in your view, a proper and tolerable activity that should be supervised and supported, whereas human trafficking is a criminal act that should obviously be criminally prosecuted.
Furthermore, you say that you support the legislation arising from Bill C‑36 and that you do not believe it should be abolished. I would like you to explain clearly your position on this matter. Indeed, since the bill has had the effect of criminalizing the purchase of prostitution, if I can use that expression, this is detrimental to sex workers who would like to file a complaint. That, at least, is what the other witnesses told us.
Where exactly do you stand on this issue? Do you think this law should be abolished or kept? If you think this law should stay in place, I'd like to hear from you on how we can improve it.