Status of Women committee  Finally, the guidelines imposed by the Quebec statute come much closer to the recommendations of the task force. In fact, the task force recommendations described a sort of improved Quebec law, something much closer to the Quebec statute that was improved yesterday.

Status of Women committee  The way in which this came about has been denounced as vigorously as the bill itself. We really get the impression that doctrine is riding roughshod over women here...

Status of Women committee  It's irreconcilable.

Status of Women committee  Yes, you're perfectly right. Even with the help of their union, a person doesn't have the financial means to see this sort of action through. How can we imagine a someone being able to deal with this on their own? The problem is [Technical difficulty--Editor]

Status of Women committee  From the moment a market value is attached to a fundamental right, it won't work. As far as the Quebec law is concerned, the FTQ was very satisfied. Most of the arrangements are included in it.

Status of Women committee  I'd like to begin by thanking the committee for giving us the opportunity to express our opinion and clarify our position, and to give the reasons behind them. Our arguments will not be based on research or legal opinions, but rather on our experience as members of a union and as