International Family Childcare Association -

Dear Minister J. Flaherty,

I have written this letter to you, as a mother and President of the
National Family Childcare Association, (NFCA).

The key purpose of the NFCA, a now International group, is to ensure equality for all parents. We, at the NFCA, strongly believe that parental choice is the best solution for Canadian children, especially since choosing childcare is an extremely delicate matter. Ultimately, a parent’s choice of any kind, affects not only a child’s early development, but also that of their future and this great nation. Parental choice is something that is a human right, must be optional and is certainly not to be taken lightly.

Policy revues by professional economists, activists and parents clearly states that “funding the child” is the best possible way to raise children within the “UN rights of the child”.

Your acknowledgment of lowering taxes to boost the economy is fully supported by the NFCA. (On a personal note and being a mother of three young children in this economic time, I know that we all could use more money in our pocket to ensure future of our children).

During the Oct 2008 election, parents of disabled children were promised income splitting. The NFCA, an international group of 250,000+ individuals, and supported by other like-minded groups, are in full support of income splitting and would like to ensure that your government follows through on this specific promise. We also request that income splitting be extended to all Canadian families with children. Making this type of adjustment to the current tax system would not only equalize the current inefficiencies for families, Canada would prosper socially, economically and surpass its present reputation in the eyes of the United Nations and the rest of the world.

The NFCA requests that you understand all Canadian parents hardships during these economic times. Everyone is feeling the pressure and suffering due to the inadequacy of the current Canadian tax structure. Let us help you to resolve this issue for the good of all Canadian parents and their children. There is a real opportunity here to work to correct this current injustice in the present Canadian tax structure; let us not waste it.

The NFCA is humbly suggesting the following measures are to be seriously considered for your 2009 Jan budget:

*Income splitting for families with children
*Lower taxes
*A truly National Childcare plan that financially meets the needs of all families of children, “Fund the Child”.

Canadian parents are anxiously awaiting your Jan 2009 budget release as a result.

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Thank you,
Sara Landriault
stay at home mom
President, National Family Childcare Association
www.careofthechild.com
www.incomesplitting.org
landriault@ripnet.com

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