My first question is to the White Ribbon Campaign, a bit of a topical question. We've seen, with Alberta MLA Sandra Jansen, some truly explosive and misogynistic comments that she read aloud in one of her member statements in the Alberta provincial legislature.
All public officials take a little additional heat or criticism, I think, because we make decisions and take stands on controversial issues all the time. As a male member of Parliament, I've never been told to go back to the kitchen. I don't anticipate I ever will. I'm thankful. I recognize that it's a privilege not to be treated the same way Ms. Jansen has been.
As a male elected official, what can I do to make public life and the public sphere more accepting to women so they can join the realm of public life?