Thank you, Madeleine. You were fantastic in welcoming me and then guiding me through my first little while as chair.
Now we welcome Tina. Welcome aboard. I think we're in good hands, so thank you very much.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, November 27, 2023, the committee is continuing its study on coercive behaviour.
I have a trigger warning before we welcome our witnesses. We will be discussing experiences related to violence and coercive control. This may be triggering to viewers with similar experiences. If you feel distressed or need help, please advise the clerk.
For all witnesses and members of Parliament, it is important to recognize that these are very difficult discussions, so let's try to be as compassionate as we can in our conversations.
At this point, it's my pleasure to introduce our witnesses.
In the room, from the Coalition of Families Victims of Post-Separation Abuse, we have Julie Rioux. Thank you.
Joining us by video conference from Little Warriors, we also have Wanda Polzin-Holman, clinical director.
From the Safe Centre of Peel, we have Shelina Jeshani, director of strategic partnerships and collaboration, also joining us by video conference.
From the Women's Habitat of Etobicoke, we have Carla Neto, executive director, joining us by video conference.
You will each have five minutes for opening remarks, followed by rounds of questions.
Ms. Rioux, we will begin with you. We'll allow five minutes for your comments. Thank you.