Mr. Speaker, the hon. member knows full well that in an era of scarce, indeed shrinking financial resources, it is crucial to focus help on those who need it most. That is what we have done in this instance.
The hon. member will also know that it is important to ensure that there will be a pension system available for young Canadians comparable to the one which the country now enjoys. That also is what we have done.
What we have done is far preferable to the position advocated by the Reform Party, which would lead to the complete evisceration of the Canada pension plan and government support for retired seniors.