I think the issue of whether one would want to target a program towards women, men or all people is a political issue. It isn't a legal matter. The current federal government policy on the issue of violence is gender neutral, but other people may have more to say about the issue of violence in our society than I do from a legal perspective.
Law Clerk (Ms. Macpherson) on Committee Motion 12-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 8, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on November 24th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 12-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 8, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
November 24th, 1993
Page 168
Law Clerk Ms. Macpherson
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