Thank you very much.
My questions will now be addressed to Ms. MacEwen.
On the topic of employment insurance, we often hear about the importance of premiums. A lot of the debate between the Liberals and Conservatives had to do with premium rates, especially those of the employer.
The role of employment insurance as an economic stabilizer is often ignored in the debate. We know that the situation in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland and Labrador is far from easy. Mr. Hodgson in fact confirmed that.
Can you explain to us how employment insurance plays a role as an economic stabilizer in communities, particularly during difficult economic times?