Further to that, only 33% of Canadians have public sector or private sector pension plans. If we're serious about dealing with the issue of poverty and old age, we have to ensure that more people have pension plans, that the pension plans are protected, and that corporations set up dedicated funds they can't steal from during situations of financial hardship. We have to ensure the pension plans are well funded and are used for the purpose for which they've been established.
On April 13th, 2010. See this statement in context.