Mr. Speaker, the hon. member has raised some very important issues.
The problem I have is that I am wondering what it is in the motion before us today that would actually address those questions. They are valid questions, but there is nothing in the motion from the Conservative Party that would actually create any kind of infrastructure or community resources that are necessary to meet the needs of those smaller communities. The member might want to direct her questions and comments to whoever it was in her party who crafted this motion.
There are huge differences between urban needs and rural needs. Eighty per cent of Canadians live in the urban environment. We need to have an infrastructure of community based family and child care centres. We need to have a system that extends into smaller communities. It is simply not an option for most families, especially if both parents are working, to be able to stay at home to raise their children during the work day.
I can only say in response that the member has raised some very important questions, but unfortunately her party's motion will not address any of those concerns.