Is it me, or is Canada taking some serious steps toward dealing with their childhood obesity problems? Promoting physical education in the schools (much to the dismay of wingnuts) is one step, and beginning this year, implementing a national program whereby Canadian parents can earn a tax credit of up to $500 per child to offset the costs of enrolling their children in fitness courses. There's an eligibility requirement, of course, but essentially Canadian kids will be able to go to hockey camp or karate school and have it at least partially subsidized by the government.
Canada has reason to be motivated to get its children healthy: they've got that publicly funded healthcare program that American liberals are always drooling over, so it's in their best interests to keep Canadians in good shape. It remains to be seen whether the US follows suit, even if Canada's tax credit proves to be a success. My guess, unfortunately, is that we won't.
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Vancouver Dad
