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Justice committee It is. In short, there are a couple of allegations that were the subject of a VICE article about conversion therapy practices that are happening in Kingston, Ontario. We have to amplify those voices, because they are voices that aren't being heard as much and it is still happenin
December 1st, 2020Committee meeting
Matt Ashcroft
Justice committee Thank you so much for your question. I greatly appreciate it. That was actually in my speech. Essentially, we have founded ctsurvivors.org, which is an organization where conversion therapy survivors meet all across Canada and the United States. We are partnered with Brave Netwo
December 1st, 2020Committee meeting
Matt Ashcroft
Justice committee Survivors have a tough time with relationships and relational issues. I am thankful that I had weekly counselling early on, so that way I can process what I have been through. A lot of survivors don't have the money and don't have the support. I think it's very important to real
December 1st, 2020Committee meeting
Matt Ashcroft
Justice committee I'll give you an example of my story. When I went to a conversion therapy camp, I saw somebody re-enact somebody else's rape in front of my eyes. I can't get the screams of that man that I mentioned in my testimony out of my head. It does cause depression. It does cause suicidal
December 1st, 2020Committee meeting
Matt Ashcroft
Justice committee First of all, thank you to Randall Garrison and his team for inviting me to speak. It feels quite good that we have developed a great relationship since March. I'm thankful that you spoke with Erika Muse and me about the next steps for Bill C-6. This bill is extremely important
December 1st, 2020Committee meeting
Matt Ashcroft