Mr. Speaker, when the government initiated these programs it obviously went to the private sector to see what was being done there. Certainly what we are doing is very comparable to the private sector.
My colleague fails to understand there has been an initial rush on that program. There have been more people than expected. Yes, it may reach $2.3 billion, but during that same period of time $4.2 billion will be saved and $2.2 billion per year thereafter. That is a clear saving.
I am really quite surprised that my colleague would make such a charge. It is unfounded and completely incorrect.