Empowering women economically means giving them what they need to get out of much more difficult environments and situations of violence. That is kind of what I am hearing in your answer.
As part of the response to COVID-19, the government has introduced financial measures to help families, such as the Canada Child Benefit. However, it is not quite enough to ensure that women have an equal opportunity to succeed.
What measures could the government take to secure a place for women in the economic recovery?
The Pay Equity Act has not yet taken effect. What remains to be done, and why is it important to work on this legislation?