Thank you for your remarks. They shed light on sad situations and on the links between sexual exploitation and the pandemic.
I'm a member of the all-party parliamentary group to end modern slavery and human trafficking. I'd like to point out that a Senate bill will address the issue of sexual exploitation. I imagine that you'll be able to look at it.
There has been a great deal of talk about sex work. However, exploitation and modern slavery are much more than this. There are two schools of thought. Some argue that, no matter what women do, they can decide how they use their bodies. Others say that women will always be victims of sexual exploitation and this industry.
In addition, some say that, in situations where these women decide to pursue the trade of their own free will, they could be entrepreneurs. Others believe that these women are truly victims, regardless of the circumstances.
Human trafficking constitutes sexual exploitation, and there's no longer any talk of consent. How important is prevention when it comes to young people, girls or boys?
We could even broaden the debate to include online pornography. During the pandemic, people turned to the Internet a great deal. There's a link between the increase in online pornography and the Pornhub site, which is headquartered in Montreal. This site has become a hub for this type of activity. We must revisit the whole issue of education in relation to this problem.
Also, how can we align our legislation with international legislation to facilitate arrests?
How can we increase educational efforts to better assist women who are working in this industry?