Just in a manner more specific to the question, the budget included measures on affordable housing, post-secondary education, and helping the vulnerable specifically; there were also elements included in the budget. But I think the overall answer is the economic story: ensuring that the economy is working well to ensure that the standard of living of all Canadians is maintained and increased over time, which helps everybody, including women.
On April 15th, 2008. See this statement in context.