In fact, this has already been demonstrated.
The study conducted by the Parliamentary Budget Officer clearly demonstrates that the program is able to pay for this. I remind you that these are workers' contributions. This year, the Parliamentary Budget Officer has added a new part to his study that confirms it again. We can do it; it's a social choice.
The Canadian Cancer Society did a study on this and showed that almost 90% of Canadians agree with this. For someone with a take-home pay of $800, that equates to an average increase of about $24.96 a year. There has to be a social will.
How are we going to pay for that? Honestly, I think the money is already there. What is needed is the will. The feasibility has been demonstrated.
Sincerely, I have a very hard time explaining why I am here again today, since everyone has agreed on this since 2009. I don't have a more precise answer to give. Today, I implore you to do the right thing. Now that we know it can be done, it must be done.