Mr. Speaker, as the House knows, we introduced new child support guidelines in 1997 to make child support calculations fairer and more consistent in the best interest of the child.
The hon. member should also be aware that in the Divorce Act there is provision for a court to award support for a child over the age of majority, but it is not automatic. A court only makes that determination on the basis of what is reasonable in the circumstances of the family. Provinces and territories have similar legislation. The hon. member should also be aware that the House—