Thank you, Madam Chair.
In terms of clause 52, I just wanted to say that we are in favour of granting this type of power to the councils. It is perfectly clear that the councils have jurisdiction over their own territory. However, I would like once again to draw the committee's attention to the fact that, without stronger legislative measures, without the necessary financial resources, we have reason to be seriously concerned about the actual ability of the councils to apply this power.
Madam Speaker, I am thinking of shelters, transition houses, women's centres and any legal aspects that must be put in place to be able to provide those services to the communities.
Thank you.