Eva Nassif at the Status of Women Committee

I will now turn to Ms. Hooft and Ms. Biss.

You indicated in your report entitled “Human Rights and Poverty Strategies, A Guide to International Human Rights Law and its Domestic Application in Poverty Reduction Strategies” that more than 4.8 million Canadians are living under the poverty line.

What obstacles to economic participation, prosperity and leadership might Canadian women face?

Further, have you identified strategies and best practices that could be used to reduce poverty rates among women and enable them to achieve greater economic security? If so, what strategies and best practices do you recommend?

Thank you.