Thank you, Madam Chair.
I want to thank our guests for taking the time to share their experiences with us. Their testimony is very valuable to us. I would like to begin by congratulating Ms. Plante, of course. I am using this opportunity because she works in my region.
Ms. Plante, you are not only doing a great job, but you are doing it across a large region like Montérégie. As you pointed out, you could do more with some help.
In 2014, you housed over 100 women and 90 children. Statistics Canada indicates that, in 2013, 7 out of 10 victims of violence were women. The figures remain as alarming from year to year.
Can you explain to us why these figures have remained stable? Are violence prevention programs effective? What types of difficulties is Carrefour pour Elle facing as a non-profit organization? In addition to the PACIFIX program, what else can the federal government do to help you?