Thank you for that.
Mr. Georgetti, you and previous witnesses and people at the table here have raised the issue of a potential expansion of the CPP. I'm looking for the balance.
I think most people in this country would agree we don't need a cradle-to-grave philosophy with absolutely no incentive and no way to be productive and move ahead in a competitive global economy. However, we do have to find a way to be compassionate and care for our society when we have circumstances that are beyond people's control.
Quite frankly, and certainly don't take any offence, I find your argument well representative of the people you represent. I think it's a fair position, but I think we also have to balance that with the rest of society. I think this is the policy debate that is definitely worth having, but I think we have to be honest and consider the cost, the benefits, the rewards, and the gains for all sides.
Have you considered the immediate cost to the economy of addressing that, for competitiveness, etc.?