Yes, absolutely, in both the medium and long terms.
This is something that is needed because, at the present time, people are no longer contributing to the plan as they are receiving benefits. Let us not forget that, according to the most recent statistics, one third of seniors have an income less than $15,000 a year. One has an effect on the other. If we double CPP benefits, people will have less need of the Guaranteed Income Supplement. It is funded through workers' and employers' contributions.
I have been negotiating collective agreements for 30 years now. When the employer makes a contribution, that contribution is negotiated. It is differed salary and it is part of the payroll.