Mr. Cadieux, as part of these Committee hearings, we heard from Mr. Lee, who is a professor at the University of Ottawa. In his presentation, which was eloquent, he said that, compared to other OECD countries, we are not necessarily facing a crisis with respect to pensions and pension-related issues. According to him, we have just come through a financial crisis, which had an impact on pensions. Considering what you said, I would like to know whether you think that is a realistic statement.
As I was listening to you earlier, I was thinking about my own situation as an entrepreneur. I have a business that employs 20 people. But we do not have a pension plan. As I listened to your proposal, I began wondering who was going to pay for it and how I could remain competitive as an employer and young entrepreneur. If I had to add that to my expenses, I do not know how I would manage. Small firms also have to be competitive.
How would these measures be implemented?