Mr. Speaker, the men and women of today's Canada must call for equality between the sexes within our complex and diverse society. The federal government will continue to encourage the understanding of diversity in our society, so that the contribution of all Canadian women will be acknowledged and appreciated.
Tomorrow I shall be receiving representatives of various organizations working with women in my riding, to mark International Women's Day.
These women, from a variety of backgrounds, working in a variety of areas of activity, and each making a major contribution to improving the status of women, represent the rich diversity of the riding of Saint-Denis.
These women have united with their different experiences and backgrounds to bring about change and improve the conditions for women in Canadian society.
I salute them for their efforts and invite them to continue to work together with the Liberal government to bring about positive measures for women such as those announced in yesterday's budget.