Thank you, Leah. It's nice to see you.
There are two important things. It's really as basic as having men with money who are transient. You're going to have forms of sexual exploitation and violence. Through the national task force, as well as my experience working in an organization providing family violence support services, I have to say those are pretty consistent, almost guaranteed dynamics that exist. The impact on those communities and the women in those communities is terrible.
We also have to remember that these industries promote, allow or don't do anything about it. Silence is the same as consent. They do nothing about the violence that is being perpetuated. There really is an important role and responsibility in all of that.
Again, I want to draw this committee to the Manitoba Clean Environment Commission report that is really outlining what is happening in northern Manitoba. There is a lot of opportunity to not only learn from that report but also to ensure that our leadership is involved in developing those solutions.
Meegwetch.