Mr. Speaker, as a member of the aboriginal affairs committee, I certainly know how important this legislation would be for women living on reserve.
I want to ask a specific question about where the protection is for children involved in these situations. Having access to the extended matrimonial home is so important.
I know that Bill S-2, in addition to providing access to emergency protection orders, would also allow the court to consider these factors to provide extended exclusive occupation and access to the family or matrimonial home, which is something that ordinarily happens for women who live off reserve.
Could the member please comment on that and how important this is?