If we can agree that population growth is a good thing -- I am not always so sure due to the environmental impact -- then we would do well to encourage those already here to have more children.  Quebec's social programs for families are the nation's most generous, and it should come as no surprise that they also have the highest birth rates.  I disagree with Ibbitson's statement that "trying to bribe a woman to have a third child in the national interest is offensive."  Many young families I know would love to have more children -- but day care and housing costs are prohibitive.  A helping hand would be welcome; those women uninterested in the opportunity are certainly not compelled to take it.