Madam Speaker, a few weeks ago, I rose in the House in support of Bill C-16, and today I rise again for the same reason.
In Peel Region, every year, the police receive approximately 16,000 calls of family and intimate partner violence. That is 16,000 calls for help and 16,000 moments of fear.
Can the minister speak to the importance of passing this legislation and how it will continue to protect the most vulnerable in our communities?