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We will continue.
I was about to suggest that prior to welcoming our witnesses, I'd like to provide a trigger warning. We will be discussing experiences related to violence and femicide, and this may be triggering to viewers with similar experiences. If you feel distressed or need help at any point, please advise the clerk.
For all witnesses and all members of Parliament, it is important that we recognize that these are difficult discussions, so we should try to be as compassionate as possible.
For today's panel, we have, from the Canadian Anti-Stalking Association, Julie S. Lalonde, executive director.
Welcome.
From the Crime Victims Assistance Centre, we have Jackie Huet, director general of the Estrie region, and Karine Gagnon, organizational support and development coordinator, who are both joining us by video conference.
From McMaster University, we have Lenore Lukasik-Foss, director of the sexual violence prevention and response office in the equity and inclusion office.
Joining us by video conference, from the Peterborough Police Service, is Stuart Betts, chief of police.
We will begin with opening remarks of up to five minutes. For witnesses and members, moving forward throughout the course of the meeting, I will be delicately and politely raising my one-minute and 30-second signs to keep the meeting as organized and efficient as we can.
At this point, I would like to invite Ms. Lalonde to start.
You have the floor for your opening statement of up to five minutes.