Mr. Speaker, today, March 8, is International Women's Day, and the first day of International Women's Week.
Moreover, this year's theme “Going Strong—Celebrating Older Women” dovetails very nicely with the International Year of Older Persons.
Often older women find themselves alone in the world as they approach the end of their lives, and require an increasing proportion of health care.
Our government has announced the investment of over $13 billion in health services, prevention and research. That is thirteen billion dollars.
The Liberal government clearly has the health of women, and of all Canadians, at heart, and is prepared to prove this with concrete actions.