In terms of education, one thing I want to raise that hasn't been raised today—I think it answers your question—is how proceedings in the criminal court are “R. v.”—it's “the Crown versus”, not “the victim versus”. One thing this bill does that we haven't seen frequently enough is give victims a voice in those proceedings. Previous to this bill, they have not enjoyed that.
NWAC honours and celebrates the fact that if Bill S-205 passes, there will be legislated opportunities that require those who hold all the power to consult with the otherwise powerless victims and ensure they're at least made aware and consulted throughout processes that are typically stacked against them.