According to Canadian law, consent should be both positive (giving consent, initiating contact, participating enthusiastically) and continuous (being maintained throughout the sexual act).

Only 45 per cent of survey respondents said those two indicators were necessary in their partner to make sure sexual activity was consensual.

Awareness of consent has increased by 33 per cent since it was first measured in 2015, but it’s clear there’s still work to be done.

“We’re hearing about sexual violence all the time in the media,” said by press release President and Executive Director of the Canadian Women’s Foundation, Paulette Senior. “Even though it seems that a growing number of people know what consent is, it’s worrying that it’s still not the case for a large part of the population. Those shortcomings are leading to aggressions, and are certainly linked to our historical tendency to blame survivors for what they’ve experienced. That’s a sign Canada desperately needs to invest in consent education, and effective violence prevention measures for all age groups.”

The survey indicates that understanding of positive and ongoing consent is higher among those 54 and under (52 per cent), and lower among those 55 and over (34 per cent).

According to Statistics Canada, approximately 4.7 million women, or 30 per cent of all women 15 and older, have experienced sexual assault outside of an intimate relationship.

The survey shows that many people are affected by sexual violence to varying degrees, not just those who have been assaulted, as 42 per cent of people in Canada know a woman who’s been sexually assaulted. (C.P./IJL)

translated by Alec Brideau

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More than 2,000 jack-o’-lanterns light up Illumi’s path as soon as you enter the site. Skeletons, bats and witches are also there to delight the hearts of young and old in this magically scary universe.

New Universes

Apart from Spooky at Illumi, the journey also presents new universes: Air Illumi where you can observe beautiful rockets and impressive planes, The Green Turn featuring green animals and plants, The Fantastic Flights highlighting cute hot air balloons and The Whacky Village where houses are upside down.

“There is not one universe that I prefer to the others,” said Normand Latourelle, creator of Cavalia Inc. and Illumi. “They are just as spectacular. Every year, the team aims to renew approximately 50 per cent of the universes in order to ensure an authentic experience for recurring visitors.”

However, the most innovative attraction of this new edition is undoubtedly The Submarine Tunnel. More immersive than ever, this journey immerses visitors in the heart of the ocean with projections and animations on a 180-degree dome. This universe uses video mapping technology and guarantees a memorable trip.

For the whole family

Every recent universe now includes structures that can be ridden by children.

In addition, The Balloon Bal allows participants to let off steam mid-course by disappearing into an interior space filled with beach balls.

“It’s important that the children have fun,” explained Latourelle. “They often have too much energy and love to let it all out during this experience. I guarantee you that the youth will sleep when they get home.”

By car or by foot, participants can experience the dazzling worlds of Illumi from Oct. 20, 2022, to Jan. 8, 2023.

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