The exempt period could be expanded, and I think the current government has been looking at that. I also think that taking a look at the allowance may be a way to go, because it's biased towards marital status. Also, the call has been made for a universal caregiving program. Again, does the pension system solve this, or do we do something broader? I think the two policies should work together, if that happens.
I would say that women put in $25 billion into the Canadian economy in one year through caregiving. They're making a huge contribution, and it's going to get much bigger as our population ages. We all know that 85 and up is the portion that is going to grow. The baby boom women are going to be caregivers; there's no question.