Speaking for the Native Women's Association of Canada, which is currently undertaking matrimonial real property consultation across the country, when the disturbing news in the media started to report what was happening to Status of Women Canada, we began to hear comments from grassroots women about how this was going to affect their daily lives, as they already struggle with the barriers that are in place. Now, potentially, additional challenges will result.
Women at our consultations have been saying, “What have you heard from Status of Women? Is this going to affect the work we're doing?” They're very nervous out there about the few supports that are already in place and what the impacts will be.