Thank you, Mr. Chair.
The reality is that domestic violence and gender-based violence in rural and urban settings can be next door to any of us. It can be anyone's neighbour. I'd like to begin by thanking our witnesses for their time and advocacy. Physical violence, verbal violence, psychological violence, sexual violence and socio-economic violence.... I get it, and it's extremely difficult. Again, thank you.
For my first question, I'll start with Ms. Martin.
A significant number of women's organizations oppose the ex parte red flag measure, which invites victims to go to court themselves to have firearms removed from their abusers. If you could be so kind, please explain why you oppose this measure and what we, as legislators, can do to bridge the gap in this regard.
If you'd like to start, and then allow the others to entertain the question as well, that would be great. Thank you.