FEWO Committee Report
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List of Recommendations
RECOMMENDATION OPTIONS
The following section provides a list of optional recommendations brought forward by the witnesses.
Recommendation 1
The Standing Committee on the Status of Women recommends that the federal government resume funding of the Court Challenges Program to at least the fiscal 2005-2006 level.
Recommendation 2
The Standing Committee on the Status of Women recommends that the federal government resume the Court Challenges Program with at least the same language and equality rights mandate as existed at the date of its cancellation.
Recommendation 3
The Standing Committee on the Status of Women recommends that the federal government expand the financial assistance available under the Court Challenges Program to fund Canadian Charter challenges with respect to the laws, legislation, policy or practices of any level of government.
Recommendation 4
The Standing Committee on the Status of Women recommends that an accountability framework be clearly established for the Court Challenge Program.
- The framework should include a five year plan with clear, measurable objectives, a process for accountability and regular evaluation, and an annual report to Parliament on outcomes.