Thank you, Madam Chair.
Thank you to the three witnesses, Ms. MacDougall, Ms. Khan and Ms. Sekhar, for their remarks today. They have given us insight into domestic violence, both violence against women and violence against gender diverse individuals.
My first question is for Ms. Khan, but I'd be happy to hear from the other two witnesses as well, should they wish to comment.
Ms. Khan, in 2017, the federal government announced Canada's strategy to prevent and address gender-based violence. Among other things, the strategy was designed to fill significant “gaps in supports for diverse populations, including: women and girls; Indigenous women and girls; LGBTQ2…and gender diverse individuals”.
In terms of the supports provided by organizations who serve these women, have the gaps been filled or closed at all? Has the situation improved since then? Have the government's actions been consistent with the objectives set out in the 2017 strategy?
Can you tell us where things stand? More studies have just been announced, and they are expected to go on for years.