Dr. Leonie Herx:

I might ask Professor Lemmens to weigh in as well. From reviewing the regulatory authority reports from other provinces like Ontario, there are compliance concerns. In Canada, though, there is something we call passing the buck, where because it is a criminal code violation, it is sometimes seen as a police matter rather than a regulatory body matter. When families or others complain, it is difficult to get anything investigated and the complaint is passed back and forth between the regulatory authorities and the police. It is not a transparent process. There are large gaps in how concerns are being addressed in Canada and no one is taking responsibility.