Our government's 2017 budget simplified and improved the tax credit system for family caregivers. The Canadian caregiver credit now provides better support for those who need it the most, and it applies to family caregivers, whether they live with a family member or not; the eligible income threshold has also been raised.
As president of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions, can you tell us about the impact of these changes for caregivers and for those in the nursing profession? Do you see more people claiming this tax credit?