Madam Chair, before we start with our witnesses, some time ago, I gave notice of a motion to the committee, which I'd like to move now. It reads:
That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Standing Committee on the Status of Women undertake an immediate and comprehensive study of the mandate assigned to the Status of Women Canada, and that this study include a focus on strengthening the function of Status of Women Canada as a federal think-tank and problem resolution mechanism, and issues involving Canada's Aboriginal population and the unique challenges faced by new Canadians