Mr. Speaker, today is National Child Day. This is an important opportunity to remember that children are the future of our society and deserve the utmost care and protection. Unfortunately, too many children still live in precarious conditions with unequal access to education, quality health care, nutritious food and a healthy environment. Poverty, abuse and a lack of resources are an everyday reality for many children in Quebec and Canada. It is our duty to ensure that they have a better future.
The Bloc Québécois wants to take this opportunity to remind the federal government that it promised to invest $1 billion in the school food program but has yet to transfer even one penny to Quebec. On this day, let us recommit to defending the rights of children and creating a fairer environment for them.