I thank the member for Vancouver South for her question, and of course I acknowledge the needs of Canadian families, which the members are well aware of. I include the children's arts tax credit, which I've heard about a lot as well this summer.
In terms of R and D, of course it's fundamentally important that we advance the R and D cause in Canada, the innovation cause, and we've been doing that in the course of the budgets since 2006.
One of the most successful things that I'll mention are the Canada excellence research chairs, particularly with respect to the digital economy. The universities and their presidents have been very kind in their words with respect to the fact that we have created new Canada excellence research chairs and have extended and expanded the Canada student loans program, not only for full-time students but also for the many Canadians who study part time in post-secondary education.
As well, we are encouraging skill certification by making examination fees eligible for tax relief for occupations, trades, and professionals. All of these things matter a great deal to the growth of innovation in Canada.