I would like to make it clear that the old age security program is a statutory appropriation. In other words, we have the authority to pay the obligations established by the act. So it is not like other programs that have envelopes that are, or are not, spent. It is about an authority and an obligation; payments are made and, if there are fewer obligations, the amount paid is less. That is why the only amendments being made are to the Old Age Security Act. All the questions that you are raising really are separate and distinct issues that have to be discussed elsewhere.
On October 7th, 2010. See this statement in context.