Madam Speaker, I want to assure the hon. member that I am an avid advocate for the disability benefit.
Having worked somewhat in this field, though, I am painfully aware that just putting in a benefit at the federal level will not solve the problem. We need to work closely with the provinces and with the other plans that are in place. The worst thing we can do is put in a federal benefit and then have provinces and other private plans withdraw their support.
I am confident that, with this new plan, it is a great start and it is a great day for the disability community.