Mr. Speaker, I listened very carefully to the speech of the member and I appreciate her comments. As we have said before, we agree with many things that are in the bill.
With regard to the Canada pension plan I was wondering if the member might be able to answer a few questions for me. First, the facts of the situation are that our population is aging. In 1986, 9 per cent of all Canadians were eligible for the Canada pension plan. It is estimated now that by the year 2031 the ratio will have doubled.
I truly hope the program continues. I have contributed to the program and when I am 65 years of age I hope that it will be there. People like myself have 23 years to go before we can collect it. Quite honestly for my age group, and I am sure many members would agree, it just does not appear feasible that the program will be around.
Has the member recognized the problem of the aging population and the fact that between now and the next few years the portion we contribute to that program will have to triple for it to remain solvent? The program is going to be a problem in the future. Can the member comment on that?