In Ontario and British Columbia, self-employed workers will have to pay premiums identical to those paid by salaried workers. At this time, that is $1.73. In Quebec, the premiums are now $1.36. The rate is reduced because of the benefits offered by Quebec. So we are offering the same thing, that is to say premiums of $1.36, but...
On November 19th, 2009. See this statement in context.