Mr. Speaker, frankly, today I do not feel like debating who does more for women-the provinces or the federal government. I think it is clear that all parties must do much more, especially for family welfare. Clearly, throughout Canada, a family's welfare depends on the woman and the man in the couple.
As for social welfare, yes, there is lots of room for improvement. I want to say that in Quebec, for example, the family has to take responsibility before someone can get welfare. That is not the case throughout Canada.
I really think, as my minister and I admitted, that we are not doing enough to improve the status of women and especially the conditions that cause violence against women. More must be done at all levels in every country in the world. I am convinced that with more women in Parliament, on both sides of the House, it will be easier to do it more quickly.