Mr. Speaker, today marks the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This milestone reminds us that human rights are the foundation of women's equality in Canada and around the world.
Internationally, Canada uses venues such as the United Nations, the Commonwealth and the Organization of American States to promote women's rights.
Here at home, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees equal protection and benefits under the law to Canadian men and women. Women have used the charter to challenge legislation which discriminates against them.
The Government of Canada will continue to fight discrimination against women and support their efforts to find solutions to the problems confronting them.