Absolutely, especially in the retail industry which faces stiff competition from the hospitality and other service industries. Therefore, it's very important to ensure equal pay for both men and women. That's one of the recommendations of the Retail Council of Canada and of the Quebec council. Action is needed at the regulatory and legislative levels to ensure that women stay in the labour force, share their time between work and family and earn the same salary as men doing the same work. That's essential.
On November 9th, 2006. See this statement in context.