Thank you, Chair.
Obviously on the east coast, where I find myself today, the importance of seasonal industries cannot be overstated. A number of people have expressed concern, for example in the fishery or other seasonal businesses like the tourism sector, about the potential for their workers who essentially had a job locked up but had not yet started working. They cannot work because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused their employer to close up shop.
I'm curious as to whether you have any insights on the eligibility of individuals who were anticipating seasonal employment that was, in fact, locked up but now is disappearing after they had arranged their affairs. Would someone in those circumstances be eligible for the Canada emergency response benefit even though they have not yet officially started working?