There is some and, in fact, quite a bit of inertia at the federal level. Let us start with the achievements of the government, as mentioned by the secretary of state for the status of women. I must say that I have some sympathy for the hon. member, since she must work with a government that shelved the issue of women as soon as it took office.
In the House of Commons on December 6th, 1995. See this statement in context.