Thank you. I'm grateful.
Mr. Minister, thank you.
I'm surprised by my opportunity to ask a question. I have many.
I have one that's buried down in the details and I'm preparing an amendment on it for this committee. I'm unhappy that the “long-tenured worker” definition that came out of the last government has been reinserted into changes in this budget for employment insurance. The “long-tenured worker” definition, which this omnibus budget bill brings into the EI act instead of getting rid of it, will prejudice younger workers and newer workers. I'm wondering if the government is open to an amendment to Bill C-15 that would allow the “long-tenured worker” definition to be pulled.