In 2020, I received a message on Twitter from Jennifer saying, “A friend of mine said I should reach out to you and I would like to tell you the story of my daughter.” We talked on the phone, and we've been on a mission ever since to honour Keira's memory and to make sure that judges are educated.
I think there are good points about the changes to the Divorce Act. We had conversations with Minister Lametti about the good work that has been done in legislation, but in practical terms, we need to make sure of it on the ground.
I also think that Anju quite elegantly put electronic monitoring and judicial education in the same bill because without that education piece, judges will not know to even ask for electronic monitoring. We need judges to be aware. Our perception of what constitutes domestic violence today is different from what it was five or 20 years ago.
I know it's the same for Jennifer. I've been inundated—and I believe the chair has as well—with messages from people who have been through the court system today and are experiencing exactly the same thing. I was drawn to Jennifer right from the first conversation, as every single one of you has been. We just need to do it.
Thank you for your question.