If I could be so bold, I suggest that when policies are made, sometimes it's the implementation and the practice that we find lacking. It's not just one lens but many lenses that are required. It is not just the gender lens; I will say quite clearly that it is a disability lens, an immigrant lens. We have to make sure that when we create policies--and I agree with you that the stimulus package is very focused, it's clearly bricks and mortar, get our shovels ready--unless it's done within the context of a social policy framework and a government that is not afraid of advocacy and being challenged, if I could be so bold again to pick up on your comment...because it's the challenge that stimulates the creativity.
On March 31st, 2009. See this statement in context.