I think it would send a much stronger signal if gender was specifically stated in the legislation. It was put out in the announcement of the bill and what the bill was intended to do. I think it sends a very strong signal. If your goal is to increase representation of women on boards, then the message in the legislation should be very clear. You may have a provision that says gender and diversity, but I think it's important because I don't think it sends the right signal if it's only in the regulations. Regulations can be changed more easily than legislation, as we all know.
On February 21st, 2017. See this statement in context.