Irene Mathyssen at the Status of Women Committee

On February 14th, 2007. See this statement in context.

February 14th, 2007 / 4:05 p.m.

NDP

Irene Mathyssen NDP London—Fanshawe, ON

Thank you.

I want to ask about the task force on pay equity. I read that 580-page report and found it very comprehensive. I don't think we need to continue studying pay equity; we simply need proactive pay equity.

We've heard that the Conservative government is looking at the possibility of bringing in some changes, that they like the complaints-based legislation, but are willing to tinker with it.

Is the complaints-based, pro pay equity legislation adequate? Should we be looking at proactive pay equity?

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