The motion reads as follows:
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2)(b), that the Standing Committee on the Status of Women (SWC) hold extended meetings to assess the impact the cuts to Status of Women Canada and the extensive changes to the Terms and Conditions of the Women's Program have had on the ability of Status of Women Canada to carry on its important work on behalf of women in Canada.
I propose this motion because I think it goes to the heart and soul of what this committee is meant to achieve. I think we need to examine what it means when we take equality out of the mandate of the department. I think we should be able to call witnesses before this committee to examine the impact of this important change.