That is correct. I already discussed amendment NDP-12, at the same time as NDP-11.
In fact, the three amendments concern the same clause. We know that in the bill the amendments to employment insurance allow for a five-week benefit extension for the 12 regions selected by the government. The criterion for choosing these 12 regions is arbitrary, to say the least: there has to have been a two-point increase in the unemployment rate over a three-month period, without any indication of an economic upturn.
I was surprised by the minister's answer, yesterday, when we asked about this. Three other regions have already been added to the list. Four other regions may become eligible within a month, but no other regions are to be added to the list of those that may benefit from an extension of benefits. This adds to the arbitrary nature of the government's decision, I think.
I am going do discuss one amendment at a time, since they have to be considered separately, even though all three concern the same clause.
Amendment NDP-13 seeks to have all regions included. It eliminates discrimination regarding all Quebec and Canadian regions. So the number of regions would no longer be limited to 12. The entire country could benefit from this measure. We propose that everyone have access to the extension of benefits, no matter where they live.