Hon. Lucie Pépin: Honourable senators, my question is for the Leader of the Government in the Senate. Madam Leader, it has become difficult for Canadian women to enter into and remain in the labour market because of the lack of reasonably priced child care.

YWCA Canada published a report confirming that the government's approach to child care does not meet women's current needs.

The authors of the report say that the federal government is acting as though women are still at home instead of providing support for working mothers.

Despite the universal Child Care Benefit, many women stay at home or are under-employed because of the cost or lack of availability of child care.

Could the leader tell us whether the Government of Canada recognizes this situation that affects thousands of Canadian women?

Recent Statements from Liberal Senators