Thank you, Madam Chair.
I would like to thank the witnesses, Ms. Crawford, Ms. Heidinger, Mr. Bourbonniere and Ms. Dolan, for their involvement in society and their dedication to this cause.
My first question is for Ms. Dolan.
We have learned on the committee that organizations everywhere in Canada that operate shelters for women victims of spousal violence are not able to meet the demand, because of the rise in spousal violence cases. That phenomenon has been exacerbated by the pandemic. In the summer of 2020, when our committee met urgently to study the impacts of COVID-19 on women, we were already seeing disproportionate effects.
What is the situation with the services delivered by your organization? Do you have to decline to help victims because of the rise in cases of violence?