Scott Brison at the Finance Committee

On October 23rd, 2012. See this statement in context.

October 23rd, 2012 / 4:15 p.m.

Liberal

Scott Brison Liberal Kings—Hants, NS

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Thanks to each of you for edifying us today on important issues and decisions.

I would like to start with Ms. Eng, from CARP.

Having the caregiver tax credit as a non-refundable tax credit effectively excludes the lowest-income Canadians, people who don't make enough, so you're suggesting making that fully refundable. Have you calculated approximately how many Canadians would benefit from that change?

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