Mr. Speaker, our government recognizes that in order to build a strong economy, we need to ensure that women and girls are safe and have the tools they need to be supported and to thrive. That is why our government is investing $660.5 million over five years, with $131 million ongoing. This includes stable funding to prevent gender-based violence, strengthen women's economic security and support equality across Canada.
When the Conservatives were in power, they gutted Women and Gender Equality 40%, which saw the closure of 12 regional offices. On this side of the House, we understand that when we invest in women, we are going to—