Yes, Mr. Chair.
First, I want to thank you for coming together to put forward this bill. We heard some very powerful testimony at the last meeting on this topic. I want to highlight all of the caregivers, particularly the challenges they face with the wait times for getting PSWs and other support workers. I met with the Canadian Nurses Association the other day and we discussed this matter.
Can you talk about how you view the issue of support workers and family members who need to take time off to support their ailing parents or dependants, as reflected within this bill and the future strategy?