When the Fathers of Confederation did the work necessary to bring us to this point, I'm not sure they were imagining 338 young women in Parliament. But Canada has changed, politics have changed, and we need to evolve if democracy is going to be relevant. We've seen many occasions that are demonstrative of why we need to change, why something has to give.
I'm thankful that we have an opportunity before us in the House, as leaders who lead by example, to have a thoughtful, respectful conversation about how we can make sure that this evolution takes place, so that this is a healthier workplace not only for us but also for the next generation of leaders who walk into these halls.