I cannot imagine the hurt that Mr. Canning and all those who knew and loved Rehtaeh are experiencing. My heartfelt condolences to you all.
Those who reportedly raped her and all those who perpetuated that rape by posting pictures, bullying her and making her feel like it was her fault must, in some way, pay. Whether by our justice system, or simply by knowing that for the rest of their lives they will feel the guilt that they played a part in the tragic end of a young girl's life.
Our politicians, our justice system, our police, our schools, our communities and we, the parents of children across this country must wake up and realize what is happening and the dire consequences of inaction.
I signed the petition started by Sherri B. and I encourage all of you to do the same. It is up to us to create change.
In the coming days I will talk with my children about what happened to Rehtaeh and to Amanda Todd. And what we can do to try to ensure it doesn't ever happen to another child.