text: order to advance in society. In connection with article 16, she asked whether age equality for marriage had been established in all of Canada's provinces. 74. Ms. GUAN Mingian was pleased that the Canadian Government was concerned about the problem of violence against women and hoped that it would be successful in combating it. She hoped that Canada's next report would also provide information about the elderly population, which had a high percentage of women with special ) health and other problems. 75. Ms. PILATAXI DE ARENAS asked whether there was any official system for the appointment of women to official bodies and whether there was any discrimination in that area. The number of child-care centres in Canada was very low and inadequate to the needs of working women. She welcomed the concern expressed over violence against women and asked for more information about Canada's approach to the problem of elderly women. 76. Ms. SAJOGYO noted that the participation of women in employment was very high and wondered whether any studies had been made on the distribution of labour and decision-making between husbands and wives. 77. Ms. SCHOPP-SCHILLING wondered whether women's progress in human rights had met with increasing opposition, Was there opposition to affirmative action plans, or were there accusations of reverse discrimination? What were the targets and criteria set for affirmative action plans? She would like more information about the women's bodies in government ministries. Were they advisory or decision-making? Was legislation reviewed in terms of its impact on women? What guidelines governed the handling of the problem of equal pay for equal work? She would appreciate information on which employment sectors were male-dominated and which were female-dominated. I •• • CEDAW/C/SR.l67 English Page 15 78. Ms. BUSTELO GARCIA del REAL said she would appreciate more information 
analysis: The text discusses the social and economic status of women in Canada, focusing on their participation in employment, marriage, and decision-making, as well as the government's efforts to combat violence against women and promote equality. The speakers also raise questions about the representation of women in official bodies and the implementation of affirmative action plans.