Like I said, that was really central to the working groups I set up to address issues involving women and poverty. When women can't network, it's very difficult for many of them to make progress on certain issues, and even to get promotions.
If I work from home instead of on Parliament Hill, I can't meet with representatives from an association or discuss a more specific matter with colleagues. When I'm on Parliament Hill, I can call my partner or the babysitter to tell them that I'll be working a half-hour longer to have a drink and speak with certain people. For women, that networking is the key to making progress on certain issues.