I would like to move this amendment.
I would like to thank my colleague Mr. Lawton for writing this amendment. I would also like to thank Mr. Truong, the London police chief, who supported this idea when he appeared before our committee.
CPC-29 seeks to protect victims of intimate partner violence and coercive control. If adopted, this amendment will require victims of intimate partner violence and coercive control to be notified when their abuser is granted a release, a temporary absence, conditional release or parole. It is common sense that victims must be notified when their abuser is back out on the street. They deserve to know that the person who hurt or abused them is free and potentially capable to reoffend.
Mr. Chair, I know that all the members of this committee from all parties believe in supporting and protecting victims. This amendment is critical to ensuring the safety of victims. I urge all members to support the victims by supporting this amendment.
Thank you.