This isn't tax fairness at all.  The benefits already, by a lot, for most, exceeded the costs of raising children and the benefits continue quite generously for even very high income couples.  Instead of encouraging mothers to work, many more likely were encouraged to leave work.  After all, staying at home with the kids, even when they are in school sure beats working.  The question is, however, how is it fair that now, in Canada, the only people not paying to raise their children are the parents.  These benefits are the biggest driver of the federal deficit and literally serve to enslave the unfortunate childless. 

It was far more progress that at one time, people paid to raise their children.  After all, they are their children.   The forgotten man just keeps getting abused in Canada.

This is all so revolting.