moved for leave to introduce Bill C-507, an act to amend the Income Tax Act (child adoption expenses).
Mr. Speaker, the purpose of this bill is to provide individuals who adopt children from other countries with tax exemptions of at least $2,000, or 20% of total expenses incurred.
Quebec already has such a tax provision. I feel that the federal government should follow Quebec's lead and introduce legislation that would provide financial assistance for people, who can spend up to $20,000 to adopt a child from another country.
This measure will encourage international adoption in Quebec and in Canada, providing children with a better quality of life.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)