Mr. Speaker, it is time to put words into real action. The availability of women's shelters is crucial for reducing violence against women. Of the aboriginal women living in remote areas, 70% do not have access to shelters. Both the Native Women's Association of Canada and the ministerial representative agree that increasing shelter funding should be the first step in creating a matrimonial real property regime, but the government has not acted yet.
Will the minister stand today and commit to raising core funding for on reserve shelters?