Mr. Speaker, in the past two years, we have increased the benefit by $1.8 billion. This year, we have added another $300 million.
That certainly compensates for inflation, and much more.
In the House of Commons on March 8th, 1999. See this statement in context.
Child Tax BenefitOral Question Period
March 8th, 1999 / 2:45 p.m.
LaSalle—Émard Québec
Liberal
Paul Martin LiberalMinister of Finance
Mr. Speaker, in the past two years, we have increased the benefit by $1.8 billion. This year, we have added another $300 million.
That certainly compensates for inflation, and much more.
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