Well, you said it—that no one would be left behind—and it is about the common good. I don't mind paying taxes because I know that I'm supporting people who need help.
I also mentioned that there's a retention and recruitment problem across this country, and it is a crisis as far as I'm concerned. In a study done in the Toronto District School Board, they put in a food program. What they learned is that it improved overall learning and achievement, yes, but it also reduced overall negative behaviour. I think that's really important here, because retention and recruitment are also linked to working conditions. We are hearing that there's more violence in the schools. There are more children who have needs. Just putting money into the school food program, for example, really brings everybody up. It elevates everybody. It also saves families $129 to $189 per child per month on grocery bills.
We all have to contribute, and the money has to come from somewhere. As I said earlier, I would like to see even more taxes on the very rich, to tell you the truth, because we need to take care of people on the ground. It's about taking care of people and making sure that Canadians are taken care of.
Just on a personal note, I walk on Rideau Street every day. I don't know if any of you in this room get a chance to do that, but it really shouts out that we need to help people on the ground. It is through taxes that we do that, and it's through government programs to help these people.