What I think people need to hear right now, Minister Ien, is that we can do better. That's what people really need to hear from you. I know you care. I know you're a mom. I know this is important to you, but I think people need to hear a bit more.
We have the highest use of food banks in history. We had Mr. Owen Charters here from the Boys and Girls Club. The cost of living and inflation are a massive stressor on our children. It is downloaded to them. It is impacting their mental health.
When you say you have a dental plan that nobody is going to be held accountable for, there's going to be no audit for that dental plan. It's a cheque going to parents, which is increasing inflationary spending. That is a problem. November 20th is the national day of the child.
Minister, I've watched you work, and this is a tough conversation, but people need to hear that you—