Thank you, ladies, for your time.
Violence against women is certainly a very serious issue, and serious attention needs to be given to it. Our government considers ending violence against aboriginal women a top priority. We're dealing with an issue, however, that is a shared responsibility of all levels of government, whether the police, the justice system, aboriginal peoples, or civil society. Our committee previously heard about the need to address the issue of jurisdiction and whose responsibility it was to provide services.
It is important that the federal government articulate a vision for all Canadians, whether they are aboriginals or immigrants. We need some guiding principles to aid all players in dealing with this terrible situation and the problems we are facing today. What suggestions can you offer for helping our government to deal with violence against aboriginal women? Could each of you please give your suggestions?