Mr. Speaker, my question is for the secretary of state responsible for the status of women.
In Canada, more than 51% of women have been victims of physical assault as defined in the Criminal Code. The tragic events of the École polytechnique serve as a painful reminder of this sad reality. It is our duty to fight the societal trend toward greater tolerance of violence against women.
Will the government make a commitment to attaining the objective of zero tolerance of violence against women?