Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I know you all note my late arrival here this morning. The vagaries of House scheduling meant that Ms. Idlout had to step into the House to give a speech on the very important Truth and Reconciliation Commission call to action number six on the physical punishment of children. Therefore, I get the privilege of being here for a few moments on this very important topic.
I know that other members of the committee have already noted that this is a long overdue study in this committee. One of the things I hope the committee will consider as it works its way through is including in its mandate for its study here of women's health the study of gender-affirming health care for transgender and gender-diverse women in this country who do not have equal access to services.
However, I want to focus my questions this morning on something that most frequently comes up in my riding when it comes to women's health, and that's access to mental health services—especially for young women and girls in Canada and also, because my riding stretches from urban to rural, in rural areas—and this lack of availability.
Earlier this year, in March, the House of Commons' status of women committee completed a study on the mental health of young women and girls. I guess my question for you, Ms. Wong, is this: How is the government making progress in responding to those recommendations, making sure that equitable services are available in mental health for women and girls?