Thank you, Madam Chair.
I'd like to begin by thanking all of the witnesses for their bravery in coming today to share their experiences with us and to try to make sport better in Canada for the kids who are joining teams and getting involved.
I have a teaching background. I played sports myself, but not at the professional level in any way. I've coached.
I think it's not necessarily Gymnastics Canada alone, but something that's a problem across the board. Any time a child is away from their parents and is with an adult who is not related to them, unfortunately, more precautions need to be taken.
Kids are some of the main victims of sexual abuse, and we don't talk about these things with our kids. We don't talk about it in schools. We don't talk about it in teams.
I'm wondering what your thoughts are on what role can be played in protecting kids who are in sports, teaching them and having them know what is appropriate and what is not appropriate, and who they can go to. For example, if someone touches you in this way, you go to the police. What are your thoughts on that, going forward?
I've spoken to Minister St. Onge. I understand what your main ask is. Because you've mentioned it several times, I'm focusing on something else. The minister will be speaking to her provincial counterparts. I'm wondering if there are any comments you have on the area I just discussed.