Status of Women committee  I grew up in a very destructive, very abusive environment, and I chose not to do that with my own children. I think that if children grow up in an unhealthy environment, it could potentially lead to choosing unhealthy partners and being in unhealthy relationships. As parents I think we have to give our kids the best tools we can give, and realize that they will be capable of making their own choices as time goes on.

Status of Women committee  I think so because they're front line. They are the ones that are working....

Status of Women committee  I think we need to engage those men and boys who are not potential perpetrators. As was mentioned by Jamie from the BC Lions, the bystanders in some cases are encouraging the behaviour. We need to change them, have them be the watchdogs, I guess, for lack of a better word, and really try to spread a message such as the comment about the inappropriate behaviour and the gentleman yelling, “Respect”.

Status of Women committee  As has been mentioned by everyone, the answer is funding. We are only limited by the amount of funding we receive. If we had unlimited funding, what we could do.... We would blow your socks off.

Status of Women committee  Thank you. I could just say ditto for what these ladies said. I don't know if you watched me as they were talking, but I was nodding my head. A lot of these are issues that we all feel, and work towards. I'll read my preamble and then I'll talk a bit more and answer questions for sure.