Judy Bethel on National Child Benefit

In the House of Commons on February 4th, 1997. See this statement in context.

National Child BenefitOral Question Period

February 4th, 1997 / 2:55 p.m.

Liberal

Judy Bethel Liberal Edmonton East, AB

Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Human Resources Development.

For 27 per cent of Edmonton's children who live with their families below the poverty line, the child benefit offered hope. How will the national child benefit help these Alberta families?

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