HUMA Committee Report

Following the numerous reactions to the infamous letter of October 19, 2001, from the Customs and Revenue Agency of Canada (CCRA), the decision to do an exhaustive study of the issues surrounding the disability tax credit was very favourably received by the Bloc Québécois.

We would like to acknowledge the speed and efficiency with which the sub-committee took up this challenge. The commentary of witnesses enriched the understanding of different parliamentarians from different parties, and we are happy to emphasize the degree to which The Disability Tax Credit: Administrative Issues demonstrates how well the members of the sub-committee listen. The identification of the problem, its sound diagnosis and the measures the report suggests demonstrate that the sub-committee chose to side with the most vulnerable individuals in society, such that the battle for equality and social justice will finally underscore measures that respect the needs of people.

The report is proof that to achieve success, collaboration is more successful than confrontation. The Bloc Québécois can only hope that the recommendations in the report become, as soon as possible, a reality and that persons with disabilities, whether they live in Québec or in Canada, will finally have good reason to believe that they are full citizens.

Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral

Member of Parliament, Laval-Centre