Mr. Speaker, at first the hon. member mentioned the family caregiver tax credit, and I will pick up on that.
I represent one of the most diverse ridings in the country. We rank about fifth. Many of my families are newcomers. They face many challenges in coming to Canada. They face the challenge of learning a new language, of adapting to a new culture and particularly of finding a job.
My families often work two to three jobs just to put food on the table for their children. If the choice is between buying a $5 litre of orange juice and a $2 double litre of orange pop, the choice is clear to a family trying to stretch each dollar.
The reality is that many of these families will never meet the requirement that the government has put in place to receive that caregiver tax credit.