About three or four years ago, they completely changed the funding criteria. They also changed the name of the program. Beforehand, they funded women's groups and those promoting equality for women. Ours was an advocacy program designed to have women's voices heard. But you always have to be careful. The term “lobbying” can seem a little negative, but I feel that it is about public participation. It is the voice of women. I have to emphasize that 700 individual members joined the coalition because they wanted to send a message in one way or the other. Of course, not everyone has the time and the opportunity to meet with their member of Parliament, but some have done so with us on a volunteer basis.
On May 26th, 2010. See this statement in context.