Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Human Resources Development or for whomever the government chooses to answer.
The red ink book advocates an extensive increase in the number of child care spaces available. The government funding for this service will be paid by individual taxpayers whether or not they use it. Government funded day care increases the tax burden on Canadians and will further discriminate against families who choose to be single income households.
Does the government recognize that such a proposal will force more parents to send their children to day care even if they would prefer to stay home with them?