Mr. Speaker, I share the hon. member's concern over this particular issue. Employment equity is one of this government's primary objectives and we have taken specific steps over the past six months to address this problem.
For example, under the Canadian Youth Service Corps program, participants will be allowed to use $2,000 for day care. We are currently actively negotiating with the provinces to open more day-care spaces. I also hope to table concrete proposals in this House in the fall to address employment equity problems encountered by women.
I hope we can count on the support of the hon. member and her party regarding these specific measures designed to help us reach this highly important objective.