Wade Chang

What changes, whether in law enforcement, social services, or community awareness, do you think are most urgently needed to protect others from experiencing what your family went through?

Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Ms. Irons, thank you so much for your courage. From your perspective, what are the key warning signs or system failures that, if addressed earlier, might have changed the outcome for your daughter?

Thank you. C-16 How do you believe Billcould better account for or respond to situations involving domestic violence, particularly for those who may be at high risk but feel unable to seek help?

Thank you. What changes, whether in law enforcement, social services or community awareness, do you think are most urgently needed to protect those who have companion animals or pets?

C‑16 Ms. Thomson, what legal protection currently exists or should exist to help survivors protect their pets or companion animals when leaving an abusive relationship? Does Billimprove access to those protections?

Okay. C-16 Billintroduces new offences targeting coercive and controlling behaviour in intimate relationships. In your experience, how important is this change for survivors who often face non-physical forms of abuse?

Thank you very much. I will turn to Ms. Law. The bill proposes treating certain killings of women as first-degree murder under the concept of femicide. Do you believe this legal recognition will have practical effects on prevention or accountability?

C-16 How do you assess the potential for Billto meaningfully improve safety and access to justice for survivors of gender-based or intimate partner violence?

Thank you. I have no further questions.

Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the upcoming 95th birthday of Johnny Virani, a respected elder in Burnaby Central and the uncle of former minister of justice Arif Virani. Born in Uganda, his life is a testament to resilience, service and the lasting contribution of seniors to our communities. His legacy shows that our country is strengthened by the wisdom and dedication of those who came before [more]