Yes. It's fascinating, and I really appreciate the work your office has done. For us to have these very strong findings, both 2009 and 2015, I think is a real call to action.
We have the three recommendations that the department made. The three agencies that replied all said they agree with the recommendation, but then the language is depressingly soft. It makes it look like we're going to be on this hamster wheel forever. I mean, saying that they will continue to require that agencies consider the application “as appropriate” doesn't sound very solid to me. They will consider developing a “checklist”, and do more “training”. Many of the responses say they will “continue”. It sounds like business as usual.
We heard from the Minister of Status of Women on Tuesday that Immigration has mandated gender-based analysis within their operations. They have a great record as a result of having mandated it 10 years ago, at least, and that's helpful.
I guess I wish, if you were writing the report, you'd have said, “For example, please consider mandatory measures.” It might have moved us a little further along. But I guess that will be up to this committee and I do hope we take that on as an active consideration.
Do I have more time, Chair?