Cheryl Gallant on Helping Families in Need Act

In the House of Commons on September 26th, 2012. See this statement in context.

Helping Families in Need ActGovernment Orders

September 26th, 2012 / 5:10 p.m.

Conservative

Cheryl Gallant Conservative Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke, ON

Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank our colleague for sharing his very personal and moving story and how it applies to the legislation before us.

Would the member please describe the program itself, the new benefit, how long it lasts, who qualifies, and how it is different from the compassionate care benefit?

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