I believe your appointment is quite recent. You have been in the position since last year, is that correct?
I have a number of questions for you.
To continue along the same lines as my colleague, my first question will deal with the Women's Program. Are any groups excluded from the program? What are the selection criteria? What percentage of the money allocated to women's groups goes to Quebec, compared to the rest of Canada?
For some time now, Status of Women Canada has been working on gender-based analysis. You have a great deal of expertise. I would like to know how things are working out in practice. When a bill or government measure is tabled, do you immediately begin to examine how the bill will affect women? Can you apply gender-based analysis to a new program or bill?
My last question deals with employment insurance benefits. Have you looked at the eligibility rates that penalize part-time female workers and women working in a family business? A large number of immigrant women work for their husband and are not eligible for employment insurance benefits.