Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to the witnesses for being here today.
Ms. Roberge, clearly you're a woman who is very familiar with the issue. There's no doubt in that regard. You're very eloquent. Ms. Robertson said the word “racialized” cut her to the core. I must say it also cuts me to the core. I don't think it's the proper word to represent all the groups designated by the term.
I didn't do so, but if we analyze the situation of women and all so-called “racialized people,” given that currently women comprise 26% of the House of Commons, we probably exceed the 50% representation rate. I may be slightly wrong, but the number must be roughly 50%, if not more.
Would the new electoral systems that may be implemented in Canada improve the situation in that regard? That would be the case only if we imposed new rules. It wouldn't happen naturally. What system would encourage a woman such as you to run for office? You said you think the current system is not democratic enough. I'm trying to express myself clearly. What would make you run for office under a new system, when you wouldn't do so under the current system?