Mr. Chairman, with regard to the individual issue, the Member is correct in saying that the person is having his own problems. However, he is still working for us. He's still on the job. When his retirement takes place, he will be treated like every other employee. I would like to say very clearly that the Power Corporation does have retirement parties and long-service awards, even more than this government has.

Many past employees, when they worked for the federal Crown, were basically left in the interior and not taken any notice of, and were given very little compensation for their services. The Power Corporation has a very good reputation for recognizing its employees and trying to do the right thing by them, whether they are carry-over employees or whether it is looking after the families when there is a grey area. This individual will be recognized for his service, just like we do for others.

I know the chairman of the board and the new president, in view of their past work with employees, have a very good record. I just want to assure the Member that once a retirement takes place, there will be proper recognition of the service that the individual provided. He is still at work, so we will do that at the appropriate time. This corporation, to my knowledge, goes a long way in trying to say thank you when thank you is due.