Mr. Speaker, there is no doubt that we must improve the plight of the poorest families. This is why, last year, we took steps to exempt 400,000 Canadians from having to pay taxes.
This is why we have earmarked $1.8 billion for the national child benefit. This is why we increased by $45 million the deduction for child care. This is why the Minister of Human Resources Development and the government invested millions and millions of dollars to help the middle class and the poor in our country.