moved for leave to introduce Bill C-248, an act to amend the Income Tax Act and the Canada Pension Plan (transfer of income to spouse).
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to resubmit to the House what was in the first session Bill C-244, which seeks to amend the Income Tax Act to permit one spouse to split a portion of their income with a spouse who provides direct parental care in the family home.
The income split with the stay at home spouse or parent would entitle them to qualify for RRSPs and would also make the spouse eligible for Canada pension plan benefits.
This is just one way in which we could give real recognition to parents who provide direct parental care to children, and I seek the support of all members.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)