Thank you, Mr. Chair.
The table on page 1.24 sets out the liabilities and assets. For pensions, the debt prior to 2000 is indicated. As of 2000, our pension funds have been funded.
However, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that, regardless of the pension plan, the federal government had the responsibility to pay. Following the setbacks Europe experienced, the European Council has decided that all public service debts would be reported in financial statements.
Would it not be a good idea to provide the debt level before 2000 and after 2000, even if it meant adding funded dollars to the financial assets? That would help up see what the situation is and whether there are unfunded liabilities in either fund.
Wouldn't indicating debts and obligations related to pension plans constitute an addition in line with international recommendations?