I have another question about employment insurance.
I come from eastern Quebec. Like Atlantic Canada, our economy is largely based on seasonal work. Before, a program allowed for five additional weeks of benefits. This was what was known as the pilot project. It was designed to bridge the gap, that is to say, the period between the end of benefits and the beginning of work, which can be up to 13, 14 or 15 weeks.
This program was eliminated in 2011-12 by the Conservatives. Now, a program is being implemented that is practically the same, except with entirely different criteria. Seasonal workers are being left in the lurch.
In terms of employment insurance, do you have any measures for regions that still rely heavily on seasonal work? I, for one, haven't seen any. Correct me if I'm wrong.
If, in fact, there are none, why has this situation not been addressed?