Ms. Andrée Côté at the Status of Women Committee

On May 16th, 2012. See this statement in context.

May 16th, 2012 / 4:05 p.m.

Women's and Human Rights Officer, National Programs Section, Public Service Alliance of Canada

I think men and boys are engaged by most of the ministries of this government, and I would hope that Status of Women Canada would focus on the advancement of girls.

There are very few programs left that actually focus on girls. If you look at the data and the statistics, there really is a systemic discrimination against girls.

So I would really hope that Status of Women Canada remains a gender-based organization that focuses on those of the gender who are actually victims of discrimination in this society.

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