Provide safe houses for those fleeing child exploitation & survivors of domestic terrorism
The Issue
My journey for safety began in 2004 with a knock on my door from Vancouver's Missing Women's Task Force. They had only one question: did the name 'Lunny' mean anything to me? It was shocking yet surreal to hear my own mother's maiden name, the name of my grandfather, Burt Lunny, echo in that question. Burt Lunny was not just a name; he was a pillar in Quebec, Canada—a White, Catholic, Liberal politician, father to fourteen children, a man who ensured through a promise extracted from his son-in-law that our family would uphold its Catholic values. Despite his passing in the 1970s, his influence ripples through our histories, intricately woven into our family narrative.
But what has surfaced from that narrative is heart-wrenching. For decades, I felt trapped, caught in the web of family and societal expectations, fleeing from the shadows of child exploitation. With every passing year, cries for safety seemed to echo into voids, prompting this plea.
Child exploitation isn't just statistics; it's a lived reality, and one that has torn through my life and the lives of countless others. Reports suggest that over 2 million children are trafficked each year globally, according to UNICEF. In Canada, thousands suffer quietly, their voices drowned in fear and helplessness. It is a stark reality that requires immediate action.
The answer is within grasp, requiring commitment from our communities and governments to establish safe houses. These safe houses would not only provide immediate refuge but also facilitate long-term support and rehabilitation for victims. With strategic funding and local government cooperation, these safe havens can become a beacon of hope, equipped with counseling services, educational opportunities, and therapeutic environments for healing.
Burt Lunny believed in promises. Today, I ask you to help fulfill the promise of safety and healing for all victims like myself. We must push our local and national government to prioritize the establishment of these safe houses across Canada. Let's ensure no child or anyone else has to continue running from shadows looming within their own homes. Stand with me in demanding change, in crafting a future where safety is a guarantee, not a distant dream.
Sign this petition and be the change, driving the foundation for a safer world for survivors of exploitation everywhere.
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The Issue
My journey for safety began in 2004 with a knock on my door from Vancouver's Missing Women's Task Force. They had only one question: did the name 'Lunny' mean anything to me? It was shocking yet surreal to hear my own mother's maiden name, the name of my grandfather, Burt Lunny, echo in that question. Burt Lunny was not just a name; he was a pillar in Quebec, Canada—a White, Catholic, Liberal politician, father to fourteen children, a man who ensured through a promise extracted from his son-in-law that our family would uphold its Catholic values. Despite his passing in the 1970s, his influence ripples through our histories, intricately woven into our family narrative.
But what has surfaced from that narrative is heart-wrenching. For decades, I felt trapped, caught in the web of family and societal expectations, fleeing from the shadows of child exploitation. With every passing year, cries for safety seemed to echo into voids, prompting this plea.
Child exploitation isn't just statistics; it's a lived reality, and one that has torn through my life and the lives of countless others. Reports suggest that over 2 million children are trafficked each year globally, according to UNICEF. In Canada, thousands suffer quietly, their voices drowned in fear and helplessness. It is a stark reality that requires immediate action.
The answer is within grasp, requiring commitment from our communities and governments to establish safe houses. These safe houses would not only provide immediate refuge but also facilitate long-term support and rehabilitation for victims. With strategic funding and local government cooperation, these safe havens can become a beacon of hope, equipped with counseling services, educational opportunities, and therapeutic environments for healing.
Burt Lunny believed in promises. Today, I ask you to help fulfill the promise of safety and healing for all victims like myself. We must push our local and national government to prioritize the establishment of these safe houses across Canada. Let's ensure no child or anyone else has to continue running from shadows looming within their own homes. Stand with me in demanding change, in crafting a future where safety is a guarantee, not a distant dream.
Sign this petition and be the change, driving the foundation for a safer world for survivors of exploitation everywhere.
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Petition created on September 30, 2026