I will now call this meeting to order.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), this committee is undertaking a study of violence against aboriginal women. We are looking at the scope of that violence. We are looking at the women on reserve, off reserve, and in isolated areas. We're looking at the root causes of that violence and of course with regard to solutions at the end, based on what we hear.
I would like to welcome today the Minister for Status of Women and the Minister of Justice, who will be presenting to us. They have kindly decided that because of the vote, they will stay until 12:20, which will allow us an hour with them, minus five minutes.
I'd like to begin by asking the Minister for Status of Women to present.
You have 10 minutes. Please begin.