Irene Mathyssen at the Status of Women Committee

On October 19th, 2006. See this statement in context.

October 19th, 2006 / 12:30 p.m.

NDP

Irene Mathyssen NDP London—Fanshawe, ON

Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you for your work and your presentation today.

I think there are a number of oppressive structures that objectify women and undermine their true equality and economic autonomy. Would empowering women by guaranteeing them economic security help them overcome these oppressive structures? We've been listening to a great deal of information here. Are we failing to get at the root of the tragedy? Are we overlooking something obvious, such as economic autonomy for women?

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