Mr. Speaker, today I will to do my member's statement in English because I want to ensure that Mr. Rabinovitch of CBC understands every word I say.
It is simply unacceptable that in 2002 employees working for a federal crown corporation such as CBC do not enjoy equity. There exists a serious problem of gender discrimination when it comes to salary and access to positions within CBC, particularly the French network side. It is also interesting and deplorable that with regard to access to permanent employment, on the French network they have less access to permanent employment.
Do the members of the House realize that 64% of salaried professionals throughout CBC are permanent employees; 72% in Ontario but only 49.7% in Quebec? It is simply deplorable and I urge CBC to negotiate serious--