Mr. Speaker, the last speaker referred to a number of elements in Bill C-13. I will mention a few, such as support for volunteer firefighters. Now that is a smokescreen. It is a measure that makes no tangible contribution, except to a Conservative speech about how they are popular, are doing the right things and are helping volunteer firefighters. There are 85,000 volunteer firefighters in Canada. Only 55,000 will have access to this tax credit, which totals $15 million. Divided by 55,000, this amounts to less than $300.
Is that help? Is that support? Will that provide them with trucks, equipment or training? Will they be part of a national public safety plan? No.
This is also the case of family caregivers. They are being thrown crumbs. Will there be a policy for maintaining people in their own homes? No.
How can the member say that this is a good budget when all it provides is smokescreens?