moved for leave to introduce Bill C-219, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (deduction for volunteer emergency service).
Mr. Speaker, this bill would provide for a deduction to volunteer emergency workers of $1,000 if they perform at least 100 hours but less than 200 hours of volunteer service as an emergency worker, and $2,000 if they provide 200 hours or more of service. In other words, it would provide equity to all those who volunteer in their communities to assist their neighbours in a time of emergency. It would also give recognition to firefighters.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)