moved for leave to introduce Bill C-467, an act to amend the Income Tax Act.
Mr. Speaker, again I thank the hon. member for Halifax West for seconding this bill, which is a step in the NDP advancement toward getting taxes down for members of community volunteer groups, in essence saying that what they do for Canada in terms of volunteerism is very important.
When this bill gets sweeping endorsement from all political parties, it will allow members of recognized service groups, such as the Lions, the Kiwanis, the Knights of Columbus, et cetera, to claim as tax deductions on their income tax returns the dues they pay to those organizations on a yearly basis.
I know you will endorse the bill, Mr. Speaker, as well as the other members of the House and of the other place.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)