Mr. Speaker, I join the Leader of the Opposition in wishing all Canadians a happy Thanksgiving.
Some 12 million Canadians will have just received from the Government of Canada the essentials benefit of $170 for an individual and $240 for a family, and 22 million Canadians have had their taxes cut. All Canadian families, on average, get $20,000 in support with child care, the national food program, dental care and the national child benefit.
That is a country that takes care of each other. That is a country to be thankful for.