Thank you so much, Mr. Chair.
First of all, I want to mention a very brief story.
My husband and I took some counselling as a young couple. When the individual talked about how women are fine china teacups, my husband leaned over and said, “Cathay, you are the most beautiful Pyrex mug I have ever met.” I want to say today that I feel like a teacup in your presence. It's an honour to be here in the room. I thank you for contributing today. You're very brave, so I appreciate your being here so much.
I will start with Nicole. So many little portions of your sentences stood out to me.
First of all, you talked about leadership. They recognized your leadership in being a mother. I want to commend that. There's nothing better. For you to go through what you have and to care as a mother is significant, so thank you.
You said you sensed there was a desire to shift women out. We need to come to the foundation of why all of this suffering has taken place for women who have joined. It seems to me that they were thrown in without any thought, organization or consideration.
Do you have more you would like to say to that?