Thank you very much, Madam Chair.
Thank you, Professor Gill and Madam Silverstone, for being here and sharing your expertise. Intimate partner violence is an area that we don't realize spans all socio-economic groups.
One thing I want to ask you about is quite germane to the bill. It's really two parts to the same question.
Could the two of you comment on how quickly relationships begin when there is coercive control? My experience is that often when relationships begin, they begin quite intensely and coercive control can occur literally within weeks. I want to make sure the legislation captures that. I'd like your opinion on that. Also, conversely, how quickly does the coercive control set in?
I imagine that's going to take up most of my time, but I'd like your comments on that, please.