Those complaints included aggravated sexual assault and sexual assault with a weapon. Sexual assault strategyWhalen also referred to the $6 million sexual assault strategy being rolled out by the province. Whalen says her department is currently looking at how Nova Scotia compares to other provinces in dealing with sexual assault cases. Whalen says her department could also consider a sexual assault court for the province. She says she wants Nova Scotians to feel safe, comfortable and supported when coming forward to report a sexual assault.

Source: CBC News May 19, 2016 12:29 UTC