Mr. Speaker, I would like to comment on my colleague's excellent articulation. I thank her for her thoughts. I would like to share a few of my thoughts by way of comment.
Violence against women in a real sense is an insult to life. It is an indignity to our core Canadian values. As well it is a challenge to peace, order and good government.
The incidents mentioned are staggering, but the real concern of course are the people who are affected the most: orphaned children, grieving families and the suffering of the whole community.
I congratulate the member for her participation. It is hoped that violence against women which happened in the past and continues to happen will not happen in the future.