Madam Speaker, I listened intently to the comments of my colleague across the way and I heard how wonderful the Liberal Party was in the past and how its members have done wonderful things to ensure the financial stability of the country. We know in fact that they actually cut $25 billion from the provinces which was done directly on the backs of the provinces and citizens, including seniors.
We also heard the member talk about trusting the Prime Minister. My recollection is another issue regarding the Gomery inquiry where funds were missing under one of the Liberal prime ministers.
I also heard the member talk about a companion pension plan. It is my understanding that the provinces do not want any kind of companion pension plan.
Should we not be looking far enough ahead to ensure that all citizens who should be eligible for old age security will get it?