Mr. Speaker, I too have a petition to file on behalf of my constituents with respect to child poverty.
The petition says that one in five children live in poverty now in Canada. Because of the 1989 motion to eradicate child poverty by the year 2000, it is suggested that parliament use the federal budget of 2000 to introduce a multi-year plan to improve the well-being of Canada's children.
The House is also aware that the hon. member for Shefford, a Progressive Conservative member, has been very active in the particular role on child poverty. I would love to present the petition on behalf of my constituents.