In understanding the context for this bill, I was recognizing that there is a gap within the rules that are governed in the Indian Act. There are rulings in the Constitution around the division of properties, so I was reviewing that in preparation for coming today, and I don't see why we shouldn't have that opportunity to have that discussion. The points that they include in the Constitution around the division of property and divorce proceedings states that the division of property is based on a number of factors, which should be taken into consideration where one member in the relationship is generally disadvantaged, and in this case, it's predominately the women. So they should have access to an equitable settlement in this case.
On May 2nd, 2013. See this statement in context.