Madam Speaker, I rise today to table a petition urging the government to criminalize coercive abuse through the reintroduction of former Bill C-332. The bill, which has already undergone rigorous legal and procedural review, offers a clear and focused approach to addressing intimate partner violence by specifically targeting coercive control.
Families have lived with the devastating impacts of coercive abuse. A constituent in my riding of Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna has been actively involved in community efforts and advocacy surrounding the issue. Their insights reflect the urgent need for legal reform to protect vulnerable women from this insidious form of abuse. This petition supports reviving that bill in its original form to ensure swift, effective action.
I thank all members for their support of this important cause to strengthen protections for women who are victims of coercive, controlling behaviours and abuse.