Back Quote by Dalton McGuinty
“Even if you didn't lose your job, if you're one of the two-thirds of Ontarians who don't have a pension, you lost savings. Even if you've earned most of that back now, you are a changed person. You are less secure, less confident. And I understand that.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Ontario Legislative Assembly, 2013
Loss of pension security erodes confidence and sense of safety, even if finances recover.
In simple terms: Pension loss harms confidence beyond money.
Address both financial and emotional impacts of pension insecurity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- retirement planning
- policy reform
- employee counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can governments rebuild confidence after pension cuts?
- What support helps those who feel less secure?
Recovery of money may not restore trust.