Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I have just one question.
Ms. Vandergrift, I understand and appreciate that your comments are directed at constructive criticism of the process through which Canada evaluates its human rights. I was wondering, however, if you could comment on how we're doing as a nation. Are we making progress? I want to draw to your attention just a couple of the items that were included in our recent throne speech and get your feedback on them.
I'm thinking of things like our commitment to increasing penalties for offences against children, launching a national childhood injury prevention strategy, bringing forward legislation for safe drinking water on reserves, and establishing a registered disability savings plan.
Would you consider those to be steps in the right direction or, on balance, do you think we're still heading in the wrong direction?