Mr. Speaker, I am proud of the fact that, following the 2011 election, 40% of my party's caucus is composed of women, which is the largest women's caucus in Parliament.
As the re-elected chair of the NDP's women's caucus, I would like to remind members of the importance of working on fostering a supportive and positive environment for women in politics.
As women feminist politicians, we are proud to stand for issues that matter to and that empower Canadian women. New Democrats are committed to gender-inclusive politics and believe that we can make meaningful, progressive change to break down barriers, empowering all women to thrive in a Canadian society that values and respects our rights.
The NDP is the party that best represents women because of the diversity in our caucus and the party's strong positions on women's rights.
Together, we continue to work for an inclusive Parliament that works for all Canadian men and women.