Thank you, Madam Chair.
Thank you very much, ladies, for meeting with us. Your being here this afternoon is very important to us.
I will continue along the same lines as my colleague Ms. Anita Neville. The question she asked you is of great importance.
This morning, witnesses told us about the prevalent racism against first nations women living here, in Prince Albert. Unfortunately, this kind of violence is more systemic than simple family violence or other forms of violence seen elsewhere.
We were told about violence perpetuated by social services, police services and food banks, all of which treat aboriginal women harshly. We must discuss this. If this is true, we must find the source of the problem. This is not normal. I am sure that the issue is not due to bad faith, but there must be a reason for it.
I see there is someone from the law enforcement community present here. I would have liked to see this person testify today, so that police services could be represented. I am wondering why this is not the case, given the seriousness of this situation. We are talking about violence against first nations women, and I believe that the law enforcement community is also part of the solution. In other towns, members of police services testified.
I would like you to answer me and to continue answering Ms. Neville's question.