If we were to say that the premium rate has an influence on job creation, we would have to be concerned today. Indeed, the government is intending to increase the premium rate as of the fall. That will not slow down job creation. Either way, the increase is there. What we need to find out is how much of a surplus will be in this fund and for what purposes it will be used.
On March 17th, 2010. See this statement in context.