Mr. Speaker, the federal parental leave program allows people to draw 55% of their salary for 50 weeks, to a maximum of $39,000 in insurable earnings.
The Quebec program is far superior, as it offers a choice, is open to all, provides higher benefits and has a maximum of insurable earnings of $52,500.
In light of these undeniable advantages, has the Prime Minister not closed the door a bit too hastily, and does he not think that a bit of back-tracking would be in order? Ought he not to acknowledge that Quebec families will be penalized because of his stubbornness?