Mr. Chair, my colleague mentioned retirement income security. There is a concern about that across the country, particularly in light of the recent recession and some of the difficulties that savings and investments encountered in that period.
I have had the privilege of attending some of the round tables on retirement income security. People understand that there are ups and downs in investments and savings. They understand that this is a long-term landscape. They want to make sure there is more security for people in retirement but they also want, as my colleague said, to ensure that leaders do not rush into arrangements which may turn out to be unsustainable or ill-considered in the long term.
It is difficult sometimes to not see the magic bullet appear right away. I commend my colleague who has spent countless days and hours attending round tables and public meetings listening to Canadians. He himself has been a tremendous leader in that regard and has shown a real commitment to the well-being of seniors.
I am confident that my colleague, the Minister of Finance and other leaders will get this right. I know they are working hard to do that.