Thank you, Chair.
In my opinion, that was a good answer Ms. Dallaire. I would like to remind committee members that there is presently a tax assistance program for children. We also have what is known as the Canada Child Tax Benefit.
This is the child tax benefit, and it is not the same thing. It is not included in what we call the child care programs. I would like to make that very clear.
I'd like to go back a little bit in terms of fundamental—what can I say?—
—in terms of fundamental principles with respect to poverty in Canada. As my colleague, Ms. Minna, stated earlier, what you told us today is not new to anyone around this table.
I would like to hear you speak again about some things for the benefit of certain persons and perhaps even for certain parties present today. For example, I would like you to talk about family benefits provided through direct financial assistance, or the $6,000 that Mr. Komarnicki spoke about just now.
Do you believe that this had significant benefits for families in terms of the health of families and children especially?
Even more important, more fundamental, is the responsibility of the Government of Canada. What is your perspective? I would like you to comment in detail. I hope this will be recorded in the minutes of our meetings.
What do you believe is the federal government’s responsibility in this area? We know that it is shared with the provinces. Given the lack of time, I would appreciate it if you would not speak about provincial responsibilities, but speak strictly about the responsibilities of the federal government.