Thank you, Mr. Stanton.
Status of Women Canada is conducting ongoing internal research to help it carry out its mandate. The department calls upon experts in the area of policy development and will continue to work with other federal organizations.
Status of Women Canada can, amongst other things, use studies conducted by Statistics Canada. Other indicators may be provided by Human Resources and Social Development Canada. Health Canada can also provide indicators on the health of women. Today, Status of Women Canada is also working on forward-looking projects on gender equality in cooperation with other departments. In fact, it is this exchange of information between the various departments which allows Status of Women Canada to carry out its mandate.