Thank you, Madam Chair.
Thank you to the witnesses for being with us today to think about how we can reduce, if not eliminate, femicides. In short, we are looking for solutions.
My first questions are for the representatives of Fédération des maisons d'hébergement pour femmes, so Ms. St‑Pierre Gaudreault or Ms. Monastesse can answer.
In her opening remarks, Ms. Monastesse talked about what I see as crosscutting responsibilities. In other words, a number of sectors come into play in relation to femicides. That is why it is important to find ways to bring those sectors together, not just health and justice, but also the social system and safety net, taking into account things like the lack of housing. Basically, femicide is an issue that requires a broader response, and so, the discussion needs to focus on a number of sectors.
That was the approach taken by the panel of experts responsible for the Quebec report “Rebâtir la confiance”. The report focuses on supports for victims and their access to justice, and the recommendations address a number of sectors.
Would you like to comment on the need to address femicide at a broader level?