He always agrees with me. I want to say he is my friend.
We could challenge, based on sections 12.3 and 22, the 710 hours eligibility requirement for maternity benefits, since that requirement does not exist in other parts of the act.
I urge parliament to pass this bill brought forward by the member for Shefford, and I think we would help those less fortunate in our society by giving them the opportunity to challenge and obtain redress, based on social condition, because social condition is a reality. The poor are discriminated against, and we must give them the opportunity to take their case to a human rights tribunal.
I hope all members of the House, including Liberal and Reform Party members, will vote in favour of this bill.