Mr. Speaker, I think one point needs to be made very clearly. I made the point in the interview I gave based on that speech. I really do not have any particular interest in what any CEO is paid. I am not a shareholder of any of the companies.
However what is clear is that Canada stands poised to succeed very well on issues of competitiveness in the world. Now is the time for us to continue to save and invest.
This man wants to talk about pensions. That is all they really think about. I will tell him something. When we deal with issues of compensation in the House, let us talk about what it costs many people to be here as well. Let us cost out what the forgone opportunities are. Then we will put everybody on an even footing.
At the same time let us also recognize that members come to Ottawa to serve their constituents often at great cost to themselves and their families. We are looking for a recipe for continuing competitiveness in the world. In that way we will benefit all Canadians.