Mr. Speaker, last week, Maclean's magazine reported on 13 women who were victims of harassment, sexual assault and rape in the armed forces.
Following this article, 11 other women came forward, bringing to 24 the number of women who have been victims of such abuse.
The Bloc Quebecois wishes to acknowledge the courage shown by these women in reporting experiences that bring back painful memories.
We urge all women in the military who suffered such abuse to come forward, to put an end to this situation and create in the armed forces a work environment based on respect, equality and dignity.