Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you very much for being here, for providing this information. I think it's incredibly important.
As I'm sure you're aware, we've been over this ground many times in many committees. But I am hopeful that something concrete will come out of this, and real action.
Both of you spoke to what is happening in first nations communities. There was a reference to the police services in Kenora and the fact that they do indeed have a protocol in terms of response and also that front-line responses are a priority in terms of open and constructive change.
My question is in regard to what you need. Ms. Ashton has proposed that community action grants be made available to support the development of community action plans and emergency management teams in every indigenous community. I think that would incorporate your call for police training, the awareness piece, and the ability to respond in a practical and appropriate manner.
What do you think, in terms of having those grants and the development of community action plans? Would that in fact be helpful to you in the work that you do in order to make sure that women and girls are safe?