This has been shown in a number of surveys. In particular, the Conseil du patronat du Québec recently conducted a survey to determine what could encourage experienced workers to stay in the labour market or to continue their careers. Tax measures and financial incentives were at the top of the list. About 50% of the respondents said that this was one of the factors that would encourage people to continue working.
A similar tax credit was introduced in Quebec, the career extension tax credit. This is a progressive measure: an amount is first given to people age 60 to 65 and, after they reach age 65, the amount becomes more generous.
We would like to see a similar federal tax measure. In fact, I believe this was a promise made not just by the government, but also by the Conservative Party during the last election. There are two parties in the House of Commons that are interested in this measure. It would be very appropriate to introduce it. Ideally, it should be a refundable measure, so that people who have very little or no tax payable can benefit from it as well.