Thank you, Madam Chair. I want to thank the witnesses for being here today.
I want to also assure you that our government has always sent a clear message that violence against women, violence among families will not be tolerated.
As you know, I have had many consultations during our study on this, over the process of Bill S-2, and we have namely had 103 at a cost of $8 million. Now, having taught on a reserve, I have witnessed issues and seen the need to act on this and how important it is to stop violence against children, stop violence against men and women as well. That is the aim of our study and our government and our status of women committee. We need to see this proceed and carry on.
You also mentioned at one point that the emergency days cannot go beyond 90 days. I want to cover this before your time is up, Kim. This has been changed, and those 90 days can go on to whatever is decided in the court. So that is an important change, and it's important we all know that.
You also mentioned that you were speaking with your grandmother, and I was also at this point wondering if you have spoken to any other women and what was their comment. They must see some good issues in this.
This is to Kim.