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Justice Madam Speaker, 338 young women representing the diversity of this country, representing a diverse range of perspectives, took their seats in the House of Commons because our government invested in a partnership to bring them to this place because they belong here, because our cou
April 5th, 2019House debate
Maryam Monsef
Status of Women Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my hon. colleague from Mississauga—Erin Mills for her strong and courageous leadership and for her important question. We know that the most effective way to advance gender equality is by investing in women's organizations. The Conservatives un
April 4th, 2019House debate
Maryam MonsefLiberal
Justice Mr. Speaker, my hon. colleague already answered that question. Yesterday when these seats were filled by 338 young women from across the country, we were able to see what is possible when the federal government steps in and invests in creating spaces and opportunities for young
April 4th, 2019House debate
Maryam MonsefLiberal
Justice Mr. Speaker, I believe my colleague's question has been addressed several times in this House. Canadians want to know why it is that the Conservatives voted against proactive pay equity legislation. They want to know why they voted against child care, why they voted against fun
April 2nd, 2019House debate
Maryam Monsef
Justice Mr. Speaker, we reject entirely the premise of that question. What I would like to know, and what those 338 young women want to know, is why the Conservatives voted against the funding to bring them here to Ottawa, why they voted against funding to support women entrepreneurs and
April 2nd, 2019House debate
Maryam Monsef