Mr. Speaker, this week marks the third anniversary of the Pay Equity Task Force report published in May 2004. It is sad to note that despite the broad consensus for the implementation of the report's recommendations, mainly to adopt federal pay equity legislation, the Conservative government, through its Minister of Labour, simply announced the addition of minor administrative measures to the existing legislation.
Even today, women who fall under the Canada Labour Code experience wage disparity that jeopardizes their economic security and that of their families.
The Conservative government has a very poor track record on women's issues. Discrimination against women must stop. This government is responsible for guaranteeing women's equality by adopting proactive legislation.
When will this government have the courage to follow the lead of Quebec, which has proactive legislation to guarantee pay equity for women.