Mr. Speaker, tomorrow will be International Women's Day. In my capacity as the chair of the task force on the tax treatment of child support payments, I wish to thank the thousands of men and women who voiced their concerns to us about child welfare.
The government has listened to us. I am proud of the policy announced by our government yesterday, which is the result of your efforts. This is an approach which gives absolute priority to children from all types of families, particularly poor families.
Finally, women raising their children on their own will not have to pay income tax on money intended for their children. Finally, they will receive equitable child support payments. Finally, they will have the assurance that payments will be on time. Finally too, their child tax benefit will be doubled.
These measures are the culmination of our government's efforts in the best interests of children, and the long struggle for female equality.
I thank everyone.