Are the people who are no longer there the ones who had strongly suggested to the Minister not to change anything in the Status of Women Canada program? We know that some employees had recommended that nothing be changed, because they considered that to be a serious mistake.
Groups that do research and lobbying no longer receive funding. How will you achieve one of the objectives you refer to at the end of your document, which reads as follows:
... by becoming actively involved to influence the development of policies and programs in important priority areas, and monitoring results;
Where are you going to get your studies and your research?
You have worked with the Attorney General. You have worked in human rights. Because you are a lawyer, you probably know that in 1983 we had the pay equity act, which is part of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. That act has not yet been implemented for federal public servants. We are wondering why and how this is. You know, as a lawyer, that rights must be respected, so do you intend to pressure the Minister to have a pay equity act introduced as soon as possible?
I would have other questions to ask you, but I am out of time. In fact, I have one last question: are you a member of Real Women of Canada?