Madam Chair, I would like to thank my honourable colleague for Ottawa-South for his important question and really hard work and advocacy on this really important issue.
Our government's message to families right now is very simple: We are here for you. That is why we have taken concrete action to support families and parents throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, from CERB to the one-time increase to the Canada child benefit. However, we understand that families need more long-term support. That is why I am proud to announce that our government will be moving forward to increase the Canada child benefit once again, on July 20, to help families keep up with the cost of living.
We understand that Canada's economic recovery depends on parents with children being supported and being given the option to return to work. In addition to the increase to the Canada child benefit, we are moving forward with our promise and our commitment to provide an additional 250,000 affordable child care spaces.
Madam Chair, we are committed to being there for parents throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond so that they can take care of themselves, their children and their families.