Mr. Speaker, yesterday a woman in the region of Gatineau who was a victim of abuse for many years died as a result of a stabbing. Subsequently her husband has been brought into police custody.
This case, like many others, once again brings to our attention the unfortunate tragedy of domestic violence. Family violence is a crime that affects all of us. It is a serious crime in which the police often hesitate to intervene, as the crimes often occur behind closed doors in the family home.
A tragedy such as this which occurred in Gatineau followed many years of abuse. We must bring the problem out from behind closed doors and into the forefront of public consciousness.
We must remain vigilant against these crimes against women, our children and our families. Fear and violence have no place in Canadian society.
I call on all members of the House to speak out against this serious problem and look at ways to rid society of domestic violence.