Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for his remarks.
One of the policy changes announced in this budget was an increase in the child care tax deduction from $5,000 to $7,000. The minister has claimed that this is an indication of the government's commitment to children.
This increase in the child care tax deduction merely increases the unfairness and inequity faced by single income families who choose to care for their children at home. They have access to no tax deduction for their at home child care even though they are forgoing a second income. They also do not have the opportunity to split their incomes and take advantage of all of the deductions and exemptions in the tax system.
I wonder if the hon. member could comment on whether or not he supports this increase in the inequity with respect to single income families proposed in this budget.