The Department of Finance certainly is not about to determine how parents should spend their monies given through a tax credit. I am sorry, Mr. Speaker. My understanding from talking with some of my colleagues is that there are other educational social programs available to assist parents. Not all parents are incapable of looking after their children. There may be a minority. I do not know. I am really not one to judge how parents spend their money. Our position is that we provide a tax benefit to those who are less fortunate, who desperately need it. The approach, I believe, we should take - and maybe it is a personal one, but it is something I believe - is that ultimately the responsibility for people's children lie with the parents. Thank you.
John Todd on Question 134-13(5): Child Tax Benefit
In the Legislative Assembly on January 28th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 134-13(5): Child Tax Benefit
Question 134-13(5): Child Tax Benefit
Item 6: Oral Questions
January 27th, 1998
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