"Senators have an abiding obligation to treat government legislation expeditiously," said Liberal Justice Minister David Lametti.

A group of researchers in Gatineau, Que., are treating victims of sexual assault through virtual reality simulations.

The initiative is geared toward victims who do not want a uniform patrol response and would prefer that an investigator call them back directly.

Ontario is putting $1.8 million toward 15 pilot projects aimed at improving police response to sexual violence.