Madam Speaker, I want to take this opportunity today, International Women's Day, to speak on the future of young women in Canada.
Young women face the same pressures as their male counterparts when they consider their future. They are concerned about obtaining a quality education and about having employment opportunities. However they face the added pressures of being women in a society that is not always receptive to their needs and is often hostile.
I urge the government to take into account the unique needs of young Canadian women as it addresses the overall social and economic needs for our society.
If we are ever to obtain full equality we must first obtain economic independence. We must improve our education and training opportunities for women and we must provide them with employment opportunities.