Mr. Speaker, Canadian Forces members put their lives on the line for our country, and for the rights and freedoms of people around the world.
Our Conservative government has a solid and unwavering record of support for the armed forces and their families.
Yesterday our government introduced the fairness for military families act. After years of Liberal governments ignoring this important issue, our Conservative government is making sure that serving their country does not prevent Canadian Forces members from full access to parental benefits and spending quality time with their child. This is in addition to budget 2010 commitments to facilitate EI sickness benefits for the family members of soldiers killed in the line of duty.
For a change, the opposition should stop disparaging our brave men and women. Do the right thing and support this bill.