Mr. Speaker, this being National Public Service Week, I would like to congratulate the Department of Canadian Heritage, which recently received an employment equity award for its contribution to the promotion of women in public institutions.
The employment equity awards board was impressed with the significant contribution made in 1994 by the National Advisory Committee on Women's Issues and their positive accomplishments, including the annual women's conference held in June 1994.
Moreover, they recognized that women's noticeable presence in the management category, as well as the support showed to the national advisory committee by senior management, confirm that the Department of Canadian Heritage recognizes the contribution of women in the public service.
Mrs. Marie Trudeau was delegated by the deputy minister to accept the plaque from Mr. Eggleton, on behalf of the department. Congratulations to the Department of Canadian Heritage.