Yes, it is rather important, because we are indeed the Standing Committee on the Status of Women. I am going to read you an article, and you will see where I am going. When I read this yesterday, I was floored. I did not think that we could still be treating women this way in 2009. As I do not come from Montreal but from an area near Quebec City, I went to see Ms. Demers about it. In translation, the title of the article is: “Female politicians outraged“.
[Translation] "Terrible, terrible", said Monique Worth. The Mayor of Pierrefonds-Roxboro is scandalized by the sign in front of Cabaret Bazaz. "I find it terrible that, in 2009, we can still talk about women like that, still laugh at chubby or fat women."
The article says that the advertising is unfortunately vulgar. It shows women no respect. It is outside a bar where 12 dancers perform. The sign states “ten beautiful dancers, a fat one and an ugly one“. We should at least respect differences. I was personally hurt because I used to be one of those women who was morbidly obese. Just 13 years ago, I weighed 305 lb. When I read the article, I felt hurt. I think that the committee should adopt a motion. I am not sure how it should be written. I do not want it to sound like a denunciation, but I would like it to say that women must be respected even in advertising. We have already talked about it here in committee. I find it deplorable that, in 2009, we can still treat women in this fashion.
I will write...