In all fairness, we went on the good intent of the author of the bill. When she came before us, she talked about how she would consult the stakeholders. We have three provinces that have to deliver the child care, and they're against it. One province said there was no consultation with the author. Quebec is exempt, so I'm not too sure why this member is that concerned. Quebec is exempt, so it's making decisions that are going to affect all of Canada.
This is supposed to be a national program, so I think it is in our best interest to make sure it is all-inclusive. That is what we're trying to attain here, with the good intentions of Ms. Savoie. However, we have to put this into law, and it is our duty as legislators to make sure that law is done properly, in the best interests of everyone, and with all due fairness.
I just don't see that this is quite the way to do it.