Mr. Speaker, for my 200th member's statement, I would like to draw your attention to the following: since the global economy remains fragile, our government must pass our economic action plan 2012 in order to support growth and job creation in Canada.
The opposition is trying to slow our economic recovery by blocking measures that would encourage the growth that Canadians are counting on. The hon. member for Parkdale—High Park wants to undermine the government's attempts to help Canadians save for their retirement through a pooled registered pension plan. This plan is a new, low-cost option designed to help the 60% of Canadians who do not have a workplace pension plan.
Canadians will be disappointed that the NDP and its allies in the opposition are launching such a reckless attack and trying to block a measure meant to help millions of Canadians meet their retirement objectives.