Mr. Speaker, I believe the quote my colleague used was from Dan Demers, who said:
We welcome the tax credit and other measures in the budget as a step in the right direction.
However, the second part of it reads:
But looking forward, we need to continue to work collectively to ensure more is done so that all family caregivers in Canada get the financial support they need and deserve.
Unfortunately, with a non-refundable tax credit not everybody will benefit. Here is what the society said:
The Society also believes that a non-taxable, monthly Family Caregiver tax benefit should be established to help family caregivers with costs.
It also talked about more flexibility and a timeframe for financial benefits.
Obviously, the step in the right direction should be taken a little further according to the Canadian Cancer Society. I wonder when the next step will be taken. Perhaps the member could comment on that.