Madam Speaker, I thank the minister for her bill.
The NDP is heartened by several amendments seeking to enhance the rape shield provisions and to ensure complainants have legal representation during proceedings.
However, the bill does not include any additional funds to help cover legal fees. It is well known that this will create economic disparities between victims who can afford a lawyer and those who cannot.
Does the minister plan to set up a fund to help victims obtain legal services for their own protection?