We should definitely start a discussion about how to include them. It's always a delicate topic. My impression is that not all self-employed workers want to join the employment insurance plan. However, there must be a way to do it.
It may become more attractive for those individuals to join once the plan has been reformed and is more accessible. Self-employed workers may have the impression that, even if they contribute, they would never be able to receive benefits from the plan under the present rules.