Mr. Speaker, we sympathize greatly with those affected and facing troubles in this regard.
Our government recognized long ago that the best way to protect pensions was to make changes at the front so that pensions are appropriately regulated, and that is exactly what we have done. We have improved the protection for workers. We have changed the law to ensure regular pension payments owing are paid ahead of other creditors. We have expanded the wage earner protection program.
We are focused on jobs and the economy. We will remain dedicated to Canadians, unlike the NDP.