The Honourable Rona Ambrose, who is the new Minister for Status of Women, has been to Afghanistan. She thinks it is important to report to the committee on her experience and to call on the services of the Department of Defence and Foreign Affairs. We need to look at what has been happening since Canada began helping Afghan women in their country, to consider successes and failures alike, and to learn from all that has taken place. I think that it is important to look into everything that has happened since Canada committed to helping Afghanistan. Our involvement began before the current government took office. It is important to take note of all the work that has been done in the field by NGOs, as well as by departments and the military. Ms. Ambrose and I have talked a lot, and we have come to the conclusion that it would benefit everyone here to understand the progress made by Afghan women.
On May 26th, 2010. See this statement in context.