The Stay at Home Mother

Dual-earner couples with the same family income as single-earner couples pay less tax. This is due to the progressive nature of our income tax system in Canada, and the fact that taxes are levied on individuals and not families.

What does this mean for stay at home moms in Canada? This means each family who has one parent who chooses to stay at home and does not receive any income, pays more in taxes each year. Our govenment is determing the way we look at raising our children, by encouraging parents to work outside the home and use daycare as the best alternative. Government is supposed to have a complimentary responsibility to support families - not replace them.

In Canada, all families currently receive a monthly child care benefit of $100 per child. However, at the end of the year, we are taxed on the benefit. So is this really assistance or a way to pacify families? (espcially seeing how the cost of daycare has been increased)

There is a great website I found called kidsfirstcanada, which is a registered society and national charity dedicated to helping the well being of children, and developing the recognition of childcare being provided within the home by a parent. It has many interesting articles and how you can become involved. Check it out - it definately is an eye opener.