Thank you, Madam Chair.
Thank you to both witnesses for being here today.
It's remarkable that both of you, who are from very different parts of Canada and very different provinces, have very similar testimonies. It goes to show that, in many of these cases, while the location might be different, it is clear that the problems are very similar. Having forums like this, where we can get together and hear best practices, is of the utmost importance.
I want to start off by asking if you are seeing the ever-increasing cost of living having an impact on the shelters. Is that having an impact on people, preventing them from leaving abuse sooner or from being able to get out on their own?
Perhaps I'll start with Ms. Champagne.