Mr. Speaker, the only people who caused a problem and concern among seniors were the members opposite who raised false fears. They were responsible for that. They were aided by some of their journalist friends who did not look at what the question was doing. If there is to be an apology it should be from those who are out to create false fears and false suspicions.
This government is trying to take an honest look at some of the tough realities facing this country, particularly the problems down the road for our social security system which the Liberals built.
We are responsible for putting in place over the years an effective social security system for older persons. We want to make sure that is maintained and preserved. To do that we must find ways of financing it. We must find a way of ensuring that the large change in the seniors population which will almost double in the next two decades can be accommodated.
Those are honest, realistic questions. It is not helped by members opposite trying to raise false fears which they have been doing and creating a crisis only in their own minds.