We are really not afraid of shooting ourselves in the foot.
The main objective of the FTQ is not to operate the Fonds de solidarité, but rather to protect our members and Quebeckers and Canadians. We have always maintained that a public and universal system was the best solution to protect all Quebeckers and Canadians. We have not changed our position.
The same logic led us to create the retirement system based on payroll contributions for our members. This is a retirement plan, whereas the Fonds de solidarité is truly an economic development tool. However, it is not the best tool for retirement planning because it is a defined contribution plan. Again, we have not changed our position on the Fonds de solidarité.