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Parsons concerned with cuts to Status of Women and Court Challenges Programs September 29, 2006 |
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Kelvin Parsons, Opposition Justice Critic and MHA for the District of
Burgeo-Lapoile, says he is extremely concerned and disappointed with the
cutbacks announced earlier this week by the federal government. Earlier this week, the Federal Conservative government unveiled $1 billion in spending cuts to take place over two years and announced that another $1 billion will be extracted through unspecified management measures over the same period. Included in these cuts were approximately $5 million for the Status of Women, and the Court Challenges Program that has provided many women with easier access to the court system when their rights have been violated. "Women’s issues and rights in Canada must be protected," said Mr. Parsons. "Cutbacks to women’s programs do nothing to advance equality rights in our country. As a former justice minister, I know the importance of providing women’s groups with stronger representation and programs that help women access the court system. "Many women still suffer from abuse and domestic issues in silence. Other women struggle with uncomfortable situations that result in their rights being violated. The Status of Women and the Court Challenges Program have helped women with these struggles to ensure they have access to the court system when they most need help. "It is unfortunate that the federal government does not recognize the role that the Status of Women and women’s programs play in our society. In light of the $13 billion surplus just announced by Ottawa, I am asking them to reconsider these cutbacks. They are certainly not necessary and serve no benefit to women across this country. "
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