Last week's program, as described, is not an income replacement program. It focuses more on retraining. We agree with retraining individuals who lose their jobs. But the problem is that people are being left out. So we must ensure that there are measures for workers over age 55, for example, so that they receive a decent income. Above all—and this is one of the major shortcomings of the program—it must be universally accessible. The program presented last week excludes entire communities.
On October 25th, 2006. See this statement in context.