I do not claim to speak for all women's groups in Quebec. However, I can tell you that these changes have been very badly received in Quebec. This is the only federal program for women's groups in Quebec, and reaction is extremely negative. We have the feeling that this is an attempt to get rid of national organizations.
Over the years, many local and regional Quebec groups have joined advocacy coalitions, have made representations to government, gained expertise, and so on. My group, which is involved in fostering women's access to employment, as well as other groups involved in every other area relating to women's issues, will all be facing very serious problems.