Thank you, Madam Chair.
First of all, I want to thank our witnesses for their statements. The committee always appreciates their cooperation as it examines this issue that is particularly troubling not only for aboriginal people, but for all Canadians.
Your presentation is greatly appreciated, on this side at the very least.
I must also commend the truly excellent work done by Human Rights Watch on these issues. I read the report you produced several times. I also want to thank you for the French version I just received.
I listened to your presentation very carefully, and I have several questions. I would like to begin with something less difficult, I hope. Mr. Hassel can certainly join the discussion.
In previous presentations, we heard about the federal Family Violence Prevention Program. Are you familiar with that program? Can you give us some examples of projects funded through that program that could be effective models for the communities? If you know of some effective models that were submitted through this program, what were their main features?
My question is for all three witnesses.