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House Hansard - 186

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 27, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 186 - Apr/27/23
Hon. Marci Ien (Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Lib.)
  • Apr/27/23 2:32:16 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, this government has always been there for women and will continue to be there for women. When the pandemic struck, we saw what was happening. We knew that grassroots organizations had to keep their doors open. We responded with $300 million in emergency funding. That work continues with the action plan to end gender-based violence, with half a billion dollars on the table. I am negotiating with provinces and territories right now to get this done. We have been there for women. We will always be there for women.
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Context: House Hansard - 186 - Apr/28/23
Ms. Bonita Zarrillo
  • Apr/28/23 12:16:16 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I think that the response tonight and even the fact that there was not a representative from the minister's office dealing with it just magnifies the gender discrimination that comes along with anything that has to do with care, the very gendered reality of care in this country that really underpins the entire economy. I would just say back to the member that we know that people died in long-term care homes because their family members and that unpaid work could not bring them water. This is a serious issue that deserves serious attention. Unpaid caregivers are saving this country $25 billion a year.
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