Status of Women committee  I would just add that it's not just that people are diverse, but people's needs are diverse. With my three children, over the last 18 years I think I've used probably six different child care options based on the phases they were at and what their needs were and what my needs were.

Status of Women committee  It's a little bit difficult, because although we're talking about federal initiatives, health care is really doled out in a provincial way in Canada. But there are a couple of things. The 2008 election promise to invest in human health resources would certainly improve the working conditions of both male and female physicians within our profession.

Status of Women committee  I just want to add to this. I've heard similar comments in medicine. I must say I'm a proud member of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada, like my colleagues here. I've had people say, “well, do you think you still need that federation any more?” or worse, if it's possible, “well, maybe we should start a federation of medical men of Canada.”

Status of Women committee  Thank you. I appreciate that question. There are probably more similarities to the stressors and challenges that women face as professionals, throughout all the professions. The one that's unique to medicine is that both men and women in medicine face the fact that this is not how we see ourselves.

Status of Women committee  Not at this time, thank you.