Senator, I know you mentioned some organizations that had concerns about the bill. I know the Women's Legal Action Fund, LEAF, and the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies have raised concerns about electronic monitoring. One of the criticisms they have is that it provides victims with a false sense of safety against further acts of violence.
This committee heard, during the study on intimate partner and domestic violence in Canada, that this is especially true in rural and remote areas. I know you spoke about limited Internet connectivity, and I know you responded to that earlier. My concern, however, is that we know, if we look at rates of violence, that they're higher among indigenous women, many of whom live in rural and remote areas. With this in mind, how do you think the federal government can ensure that victims of domestic violence are more protected and supported?
I know we often talk about incremental approaches. I know you have, and it makes sense. You want to get something started. The issue, though, is that it's still not addressing a very high number of women, particularly in rural and remote areas, who don't even have, for example, shelters to go to and also can't access the technology to keep them safe against perpetrators. I'm wondering if you could comment on that.