Thank you, Madam Chair.
We heard from a number of groups who came to our committee and provided some very good and practical ideas that will benefit women. While I understand that the finance committee may hear some of this, or listen to some of this, it is not always reflected in the budget. This is a mechanism to create greater awareness that we're watching and that we are absolutely serious about taking that step to make sure women's voices are heard and that the budget serves not just some of the population but all of the population. Having that mechanism to review is, as was indicated, both proactive and reactive. Once the budget is in place, it's too late. I want these voices to be part and parcel of the budgeting process, and I'm not convinced they always are.