Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to table a conventional paper petition to the Government of Canada regarding the tax-free savings account.
The petitioners note that about half of Canadians currently have tax-free savings accounts. That is a high level of participation given that the program only began in 2009. Of those TFSA holders who have taken advantage of the current $10,000 limit, 60% earn $60,000 or less per year, which demonstrates that this current TFSA limit is not for the rich only.
The petitioners ask that the Minister of Finance leave the tax-free savings account limit at $10,000 annually to ensure fairness for all working Canadians.
As well, here is some technological breaking news. I am delighted to also sponsor the tax-free savings account on a brand new Parliament of Canada e-petitions website, which I invite all Canadians to visit, look over, and support as they may choose. The website address is petitions.parl.gc.ca.