Mr. Speaker, today, I want to stress the significant efforts made by our government in recent years to fight child poverty.
Through the national child benefit, the Government of Canada provides financial support, programs and services to low income families.
The government is committed to ensuring that children get a good start in life, as evidenced by the 2004 budget, which includes an additional $75 million.
I am proud to be part of a government that wants to strengthen the social foundations of our country, now and in the future.