Mr. Speaker, 1996 is the International Year for the Eradication of
Poverty. I rise today in honour of thousands of Canadians currently taking part in the Women's March against Poverty.
Women represent 52 per cent of the population, yet many of them and their children continue to live below the poverty line.
The march underlines the fact that women can only achieve equality in society where the rights of the neediest members of our communities are taken into consideration.
This march is about the kind of society we need to build for our families and our communities.