Status of Women committee  Youth are leaders today. They are not leaders of tomorrow. They are leaders today. The Prime Minister says that often, as minister for youth. He brought together young people at Parliament for a youth summit a couple of weeks ago and introduced the first youth policy. That's really important because millennials in particular, and the younger generation, are the most powerful generations to have ever existed.

Status of Women committee  We did.

Status of Women committee  That's a great question, Irene. The fact that only one in five seats is filled by a woman in Canada's wealthy corporate boards is a shame. It also affects our economic opportunities and competitiveness. So, we introduced a comply and explain model through Bill C-25. Parliament supported it wholeheartedly.

Status of Women committee  Thank you, Irene. Yes. We also have a great relationship with Pauktuutit and with Métis women. At the provincial and territorial meetings I've been a part of over the last two years, they've had a seat for the first time ever. When I went to the UN they were part of the Canadian delegation, as they should be.

Status of Women committee  —and the Ontario Native Women's Association also have the supports they need.

Status of Women committee  So, absolutely we have a strong partnership—

Status of Women committee  I would like to—

Status of Women committee  No, it's not.

Status of Women committee  I am here now, but you won't let me speak.

Status of Women committee  Do I get to respond, Madam Chair?

Status of Women committee  All of that was false.

Status of Women committee  The Government of Canada is not in the business of core funding. That said, as I mentioned, my number one priority is the sustainability of the movement. As the VP of the YWCA in my community, I agree that the strings that came with 12-month, 24-month funding envelopes hurt the movement's ability to move forward.

Status of Women committee  As you know, just as funding women's organizations is a shared responsibility with provinces, so is child care. We've put $7.5 billion on the table and signed bilateral agreements with our provincial counterparts. In his previous role, Terry, my parliamentary secretary, was a part of that.

Status of Women committee  All of that is wrong, Madam Chair. I have to correct the record.

Status of Women committee  No, Madam Chair, the whole thing didn't dissolve and disappear into thin air. Status of Women is the foundation upon which we have built this new department. I will add that our government was the first to put out there, in public, mandate letters. My mandate letter hasn't changed.