Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Finance.
More than two million retired Canadians are currently paying an unjustified amount of tax. Why? Because one spouse stayed at home with the kids while the other went out to work. As a result, pension income is now taxed in the hands of one person at a higher rate.
The minister knows this is unfair and that MPs from all parties want these people to have pension splitting.
Will he give a commitment today to seriously consider this in the coming budget? If not, please tell us why.