Because the spouse that works is there 80 hours a week, doesn't get any money in lean years and leaves the whole child rearing and home management to their partner.

I have lived this life.  You obviously have not.  Created over 50 well paying jobs in the end.  Was a net exporter and built a legacy for others to advance.

Every piece of this new tax was a way to make ends meet.

Now I am one of the very lucky ones that came out the other side well off.  I am part of the reason that the 1% pay over 20% of Canada's taxes.