In terms of reducing family poverty, my priority would be to put as much of it as possible into a direct federal transfer to low-income families. I realize that in this economy, $5,200 per child per year is a lot of money, but I would certainly suggest a lot go into there.
The other place where I think need is acute is housing. Putting as much as you could into housing to bring more affordable housing on-stream, and revitalizing CMHC, would certainly be key priorities.
Thank you.