Mr. Speaker, it is a real honour to rise to present this petition, which was originally presented by the former member for Kitchener Centre, Mike Morrice, and brought forward by one of his constituents in the disability community. The disability community, as many members of the House will know because it is an issue that I think is completely non-partisan, wants to see people with disabilities in this country raised out of poverty.
The petitioners point out that since the COVID pandemic, many services for people with disabilities have been offered online. These are more financially feasible, and certainly more affordable, accessible and flexible, yet the tax code has not caught up with this. They ask the Minister of Finance and National Revenue to revise the existing criteria for tax exemption for support services for people with disabilities such that their support services provided virtually would receive the same tax treatment as such services provided in person. Right now, essentially, people with disabilities in this country face a disadvantage in seeking more available, affordable and accessible services because they are online.
It is an honour to present this petition, and the petitioners look forward to the government's response.