Thank you, Madam Chair.
I am really in quite of state of shock after what I have just heard. I will try to get a grip.
First of all, I would like to welcome the people who agreed to appear before us today, as well as those who preceded them.
I am a bit surprised. This is the third meeting during which we have heard various women's groups and associations explain how they will be affected by the cutbacks that the government is preparing to make at Status of Women Canada.
I am particularly concerned by your testimony, Ms. Gwendolyn Landolt, because I feel that it runs counter to be overall concerns we heard from women regarding the status of women in general in 2007. In fact, very few have told us that even in light of the figures we have—
Women on average earn 71% of what men earn, to this day. We were told that women hold 21% of the seats in the House of Commons, which is a reality for all political bodies in our society. We were also told that three quarters of the women in Canadian prisons are victims of abuse or sexual assault. I am very worried when I hear figures like that and when I hear testimony such as that of the organization you represent, Ms. Landolt.
Could you tell me how many members there are in your group?