Thank you, Chair.
I'd like to address my questions to Mr. Bourbonniere.
I'll start by suggesting that boys and men who survive sexual violence can experience serious psychological and emotional fallout. This is not news to anyone, but I think it's much more common than what we think. My question is on how we are supposed to teach boys that it's okay.... Boys are taught to be strong and tough and sexually dominate, and not so much sensitive and real; whereas girls are taught to be attractive and submissive, according to many studies.
We're hearing that empowering girls is very important, but how do we continue to have boys be the focus as well? I see that's a focus with you. My mindset is that we can't solve the problem of violence against women and girls without addressing the violence against men and boys, because I think it's cyclical.
Could you comment on that, please?