Mr. Speaker, I have two petitions today. The first petition has to do with the family.
The petitioners draw to the attention of the House that managing the family home and caring for preschool children is an honourable profession which has not been recognized for its value to our society.
They also state that the Income Tax Act does not take into account the real cost of raising children. The petitioners therefore pray and call on Parliament to pursue tax initiatives for those families that choose to provide direct parental care in the home.