Mr. Speaker, yesterday we celebrated a historic anniversary of the utmost importance.
Eighty years ago, the decision of the judicial committee of the Privy Council to legally recognize women as persons came into effect.
That decision was a huge step toward equality for all Canadian women.
Today, we all consider that men and women to be equal, but let us not forget that this is because of a decision made 80 years ago. Women had to fight for their right to be recognized. It is now our duty to ensure that these hard-won rights will always be protected and preserved.
Women have been full-fledged persons for 80 years. Let us keep working hard so that equality between men and women continues to move forward.