I appreciate the input in helping this motion to become as good as it can be.
I had a suggestion, actually, when I read the motion. I think it would be stronger if we word it in such a way that someone, at least, is taking action. The way this is worded now, “recommends to the government that a plan be developed”, in my way of thinking could be worded more strongly in terms of who is in the lead in terms of not only planning but implementing this. I think perhaps if the mover would agree, there could be a friendly amendment to put the onus on the government in fact to develop and implement the plan, in collaboration and so on.
It's just a slight change in wording. My suggestion would be that the wording be changed to reflect that the Standing Committee on the Status of Women “recommends that the government develop and implement a plan in collaboration with provincial and municipal counterparts as well as experts from the police, international organizations, and NGOs, prior to the opening of the 2010 Olympics”.
It's a subtle change in wording, but I believe it puts the onus on the government to lead in this initiative. While the current wording does indirectly suggest that, I think this wording would be somewhat stronger in terms of the leadership role the government will play.