Julie and I, our families and supporters, Adopt4Life and the Child and Youth Permanency Council of Canada have been advocating on this one issue for over six years. It should be a non-partisan issue. It was a non-partisan issue.
I think it becomes partisan at times. You asked me honestly, so I am telling you honestly. We can't step through that red tape quickly enough for children and youth and their families. I have never brought forward partisan issues. I advocate in the best interests of children and youth. l always have and I always will.
Perhaps that was what was finally seen from our stories, because they're very honest and very real. I think this is a good-news story for families. At least, saying that we value this relationship and that we value that 15 weeks of attachment leave goes a long way for our families.
Oh, my goodness—there is so much more that they need. It is a value statement.