We see the federal government as being responsible for our federal Criminal Code, as well as for parts of our Divorce Act. It's very important that the government pay attention to gender-based violence when making legislation, as well.
Domestic violence and personal violence are public health issues, and the Public Health Agency of Canada needs to be addressing them as such. The national action plan out of WAGE is great, but we also need to be looking at this as a public health issue across Canada.
