Madam Speaker, the discussion we are having this afternoon is very interesting.
At the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, we carried out a study on women's economic empowerment. We are trying to find ways to help indigenous women take better control of their lives. However, we are seeing that there are many barriers related to this and other issues because of the Indian Act, which hinders some businesses.
To help lift indigenous women and girls out of poverty and violence, we need to empower them economically. I would like to hear my colleague's comments on this very specific aspect of the issue. How can we help more indigenous women become business owners and become economically empowered?