Ultimately, this work will help refocus our spending so it's going to the priorities that matter most to Canadians. In the meantime, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard remain committed to the efficient and prudent spending of taxpayer dollars and to being accountable and transparent in our ongoing reporting to Canadians and parliamentarians.
Before closing I want to briefly mention the Government of Canada's recent fall economic statement and how it impacts our department. I want to specifically highlight how four additional weeks of employment insurance regular benefits will be available to eligible seasonal workers. Claims established between September 2023 and September 2024 will be eligible for this coverage, which will cost approximately $69.8 million over three years, and fishery workers are the primary beneficiaries of the EI seasonal regime.
Mr. Chair, thank you for this opportunity to present the department's supplementary estimates (B). My colleagues and I are happy to answer any questions you have related to this work.