You talked a bit about thinking outside the box. I think that's true, but I also think there are other matters to consider. We've heard from some strong social policy advocates that we now have some mechanisms that work in dealing with poverty. The child tax benefit is an example. It was introduced in 1996-97. That $1,500 is now somewhere around $3,500. They're suggesting that if it went to $5,200 we could further reduce poverty.
GIS for low-income seniors has helped a lot with seniors poverty. The working income tax benefit has great potential for the people Tony referred to, who are actually working very hard and still can't get out of the hole they're in with their families. The Caledon Institute has produced an idea for people with disabilities that would set up a basic income for persons with disabilities. It would equal the combined OAS and guaranteed income supplement, giving people a better chance. One of the sad things about poverty in Canada is the groups that are continually marginalized—aboriginal Canadians, people with mental health issues, people with addictions, and persons with disabilities. The challenges faced by people who have some kind of physical or intellectual disability are just amazing. It's really and truly almost impossible for them to have equal access to the wealth of the country.
I wonder if any of you have thoughts about producing a basic income for persons with disabilities.