Mr. Speaker, I enjoyed listening to the speech.
The questions I have are on the creation of this committee and the recommendation that we go ahead with this committee so that we ensure that if this type of parenting proposal becomes legislation that it recognizes that fathers as well as mothers have every right to nurture and provide for the children. In many cases, we have found in the past that there seemed to be a preponderance of decisions that favour giving the children to the mother when that need not necessarily be the most appropriate decision.
I wonder what the member's thoughts are on these types of issues. As we recognize, the need for equality and for the lack of discrimination in this country are extremely important, but it shows up in more than one place. Here is an example where it has shown up and it has been quite detrimental for many fathers who have made representations to me in my constituency office. They felt that they have been denied access to their children and are looked on as a means of providing cash. It is one of the serious injustices that we have.
I would like to get the comments of the member as to how she feels about ensuring that the legislation, if it does become legislation, demonstrates a commitment to equality.