Irene's Critic Roles

Mr. Speaker, Two weeks ago, this government presented a budget in which it claimed that maternal and child health worldwide would be a priority of Canada’s G8 and G20 Summit year.

Ms. Irene Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe, NDP):

Mr. Speaker, the Minister of State for Status of Women claims to be an advocate who has worked to increase prosperity for women.

Mr. Speaker, following the last meeting with G8 leaders, the Prime Minister announced that women and children’s health must be a priority.

Women and men around the world recognize International Women's Day as a time to reflect upon and celebrate women’s social, political and economic achievements, both globally and locally. In this country, much progress has been made since Canadians first marked International Women’s Day in 1977.

Ms. Irene Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe, NDP):

OTTAWA – New Democrat leader Jack Layton was joined by NDP Status of Women Critic Irene Mathyssen (London-Fanshawe), NDP Health Critic Judy Wasylycia-Leis (Winnipeg North) and NDP Children’s Issues Cr

OTTAWA – December 6 is a day to remind the nation that we must end violence against women now, New Democrat Status of Women Critic Irene Mathyssen (London-Fanshawe) said this morning at a press confer

OTTAWA – November serves as Women Abuse Prevention Month and New Democrats are incredibly disheartened by the Conservative government failure to address violence against women.