Of course, I would never refuse to take money, even if there were $5 million somewhere earmarked for women, for example. Direct services for women are usually in education, health and social services, which are provincial jurisdictions. As a Quebec woman, I would tend to think that we will have problems accessing those areas in Quebec.
I can tell you that at this time, the women's groups are putting their heads together. They're trying to see how they will submit their grant applications. They are taking a very close look at what Ms. Oda has said so as to understand what will be eligible for funding. It isn't because we don't want to apply for subsidies, it's because things are not yet clear.
I just want you to understand something. We have realized that, in Quebec, advocacy is a real necessity. That is why the World March of Women was created and, before that, the Bread and Roses March. Women's groups realized that they were not being heard by the provincial government of the day. The women decided to walk to Quebec City to make their demands known. They were involved in advocacy, lobbying and demonstrations. This type of organization will no longer be funded by the Women's Program.