Thank you, Madam Chair.
I thank all of the witnesses for being with us today for this study.
When we look into the trafficking of girls and women, we find out a bit more every day. We peel back one layer and uncover another. What lies beneath is not always pretty. We discover that there are many sides to this problem.
Just this morning, I met with a representative from a CALACS, in Quebec. She was reminding me of the different projects in place in Quebec, which are currently focusing on the issue of human trafficking. A number of groups are working with victims of sexual assault, but they are also working on the issue of sex trafficking. I also met with an assault survivor. In her case, the assault took place in a sports environment. She pointed out that, even today, there is still the issue of education. Schools are sources of recruitment for sex trafficking. So you can see that this touches on many issues.
I will try to put questions to all the witnesses, but I will address Ms. Hansra first.
You brought up the language aspect concerning victims from abroad. I don't know if you are interested in that issue here within Canada's borders, but it is important here, as well. There is reportedly a trafficking network between Quebec and Alberta. Francophone victims from Montreal are taken to northern Alberta where, in an anglophone community, they cannot find any services in their language. What you say about victims from abroad is very true, and it happens even within Canada's borders. The issue of language is crucial if we are to help victims.
Can you comment on the importance of being able to provide services that are tailored to victims' culture and language?