Mr. Speaker, why am I not surprised that the hon. member for Calgary Southeast is opposed to a major program to help children across Canada? It comes as part of the general philosophy where her party simply has no interest.
I would like to provide for contrast what the minister for women's equality for the Government of British Columbia said yesterday in her press conference. She said that she is glad the federal government is going to share and is prepared to commit funds to help with children's care. She will be contacting her provincial colleagues to encourage them to support the offer and to work with the federal government.
It shows that the British Columbia minister understands far better than the member for Calgary Southeast the important investment that can be made in child care in helping parents go back to work and in helping to make sure children are well looked after.