Mr. Speaker, International Women's Week ends on March 8, which is International Women's Day.
Our government is working to support women's full participation in Canada's economic, social and democratic life, which will help achieve equality for all women.
Our government has taken real action to support women and their families. This week, we announced that five new women's shelters will be built. This will help fight violence against first nations women and families.
In addition, we have announced 14 more projects that will receive a total of $3.4 million in funding. For those of us on this side of the House, equality is not just a symbol; it is, first and foremost, our reason for being.
I would like to take this opportunity to personally salute all of the women in this House on this special day of ours.