Mr. Speaker, International Women's Day can celebrate women's achievements and highlight what holds us back, but words ring hollow if there is no follow-through, no action.
Our collective work over this next year must be based on action. What can we in this chamber do to end epidemic violence against women? What can we do to get women elected to help our communities make good decisions? What can we do to lock in equal pay for work of equal value?
Taking immediate action will make this a better place, not just for women, but for our economy, our society, our soul as a nation.
I look forward to rising with members in one year's time to celebrate what we in this House have achieved, with and for Canadian women.