CHP
Commentary

According to Cambridge Dictionary, the definition of band-aid solution is "a temporary solution that does not deal with the cause of a problem."

March, I was given an opportunity to speak to a grade eight class. In order to demonstrate our national debt, I had 11 young people lined across the front of the class.

The Christian Heritage Party is pleased to present our 2011 election platform, which we know is essential to bring stability to the structure of Canada. Our top issue is to build strong families, which is essential to the well-being of our country.

I was listening to Dr. James Dobson of Focus on the Family one morning many years ago. He was responding to the question, “Why do Christians seem to have so little influence on public policy.” Dr. Dobson responded, “Christians are too quick to walk away from the table. If they don’t win, they pick up their marbles, cry foul and go home.”

Canada desperately needs government policies that strengthen families. Daycare fills a short-term need, but it weakens families. Most social science research now confirms that institutional daycare—even the best of it—actually hurts children and families. And surveys show that three out of four mothers (in some cases it’s dad) who work outside the home—the very ones who use daycare—would rather be at home with their children if they could afford it.