Yes, I would like to target parental leave. A parent is a parent. In my opinion, whether these people are natural parents, biological parents or adoptive parents, they are parents and they have full responsibility. There should be no difference. Whether it be employment insurance, parental leave or all the other programs, the same benefits should be granted.
I know of situations in which adoptive parents are real parents. There are no second-class parents; these are full-time parents. Often, as Ms. Xavier explained earlier, there are many other challenges that what are considered normal families don't meet. In fact, adoptive parents should get more assistance than others.