Status of Women committee  The education and training I was talking about needs to instill concepts that are currently lacking. Things like toxic masculinity and rape culture have to be explained, for example. Most people don't know that these forms of behaviour trivialize sexual violence. I believe that

Status of Women committee  I think so, but it would be especially important to make sure that athletes are involved in awareness training. It would be very interesting to see how a program that would allow athletes who have survived such experiences to contribute to the democratization of this issue and to

Status of Women committee  Thank you for your question. The process is very important from the moment a complaint has been received, whether through the court system or elsewhere. First responders should be properly trained to handle complaints, by which we mean showing empathy, listening and being kind.

Status of Women committee  That's a good question. What we really need to do is listen to the victims, who may come up with various solutions. We need to return to the base for that, because it needs more than a minor review. Extensive consultation across Canada is required to better understand these high

Status of Women committee  I'd say that what I am reacting to is abuse of power. People definitely need to be made more aware of these issues surrounding people in positions of authority and power, but another thing that's needed is to appropriately establish a real and effective system to make coaches and

Status of Women committee  An independent commission of inquiry is indeed absolutely essential. It's one of the long-term solutions. We've discussed it, and the problem is systemic and widespread, not just anecdotal as it has always been perceived previously. What we have heard and seen today is only the t

Status of Women committee  I would just like to finish with a very important short sentence, if I may?

Status of Women committee  My comment is for the Prime Minister of Canada, Mr. Justin Trudeau. Prime Minister, in view of the historic crisis that has arisen in the hockey world and sports communities, it's essential for you to become concretely engaged in fighting sexual violence. That's where you have t

Status of Women committee  Good morning, everyone. My name is Léa Clermont-Dion, and I have a doctorate in political science. I've been exploring the question of violence against women for about 10 years now. I'm a postdoctoral researcher at Concordia University. I'm also a sexual assault survivor. I made

Status of Women committee  Good morning. Is that better?

Status of Women committee  Yes. Can you hear me better? Otherwise, I can try to do it without a headset.

Status of Women committee  Yes, absolutely.