Mr. Speaker, let us be very clear here.
First of all, it must be pointed out that the majority of older workers are holding their own very well in today's economy. The jobless rate for workers over the age of 55 has dropped from 9% to 6.3%.
It is extremely important to consider the reality that the majority of older workers are managing very well. For the others, it is clear that our government is concerned about their situation and is seeking to work with them to help them back into the work force.