moved for leave to introduce Bill 207, an act to amend the Income tax Act (volunteers).
Mr. Speaker, the essence of what this private member's bill would do is it would allow anyone who volunteers for a registered organization, such as the Lions Clubs, the Kiwanis Club or any other organization, and who has volunteered for a minimum of 250 hours a year, the eligibility of a $1,000 tax reduction on their income tax.
Volunteers make this country what it is today and we, as the government and parliamentarians, need to recognize their effort. A lot of people suffer from burnout and from financial consequences.
The bill would allow a little bit of money to go back into their pockets to continue on the great work that they do for all communities throughout this entire country.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)