Thank you, Madam Chair.
I'll share my six minutes with Ms. Roberts. If you could tell me when three minutes are up, that would be ideal.
Thank you very much, ladies. That was very profound. Your stories are powerful and graphic, and they need to be. Thank you for what you've said.
I think what jumped out at me is that we hide women. That really stuck with me. It's like, what are we doing? That really impacted me when you put it into that context. We have to go away and we have to hide, and the criminal can be free. That was very powerful.
I do want to say on the record—and I haven't said this and I know it's insinuated but I do feel compelled because I have many people who message me who are victims—that sometimes men are victims of domestic violence. I know we're here because we're the status of women committee, but I do feel that I need to say that on the record.
Many people are calling this an epidemic, and this legislation, I think, is a really good step in the right direction.
Phil, if I can refer to you, with your legal background and your own personal experience.... First of all, it's great to see you again. Thank you for all that you do, and thank you for being here. I think of you often, and Jennifer and Keira.
Just quickly—I know I only have one minute—how valuable will this bill be for victims?