Johanne Deschamps at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On February 28th, 2007. See this statement in context.

February 28th, 2007 / 4:20 p.m.

Bloc

Johanne Deschamps Bloc Laurentides—Labelle, QC

The improvements proposed in Bill C-269 are aimed precisely at restoring that balance. The goal is to ensure that the majority of people who wish to be eligible can indeed receive benefits.

I cannot say that the results will equal 100%, but we can probably say that the majority of workers will qualify for the EI system following the improvements that we would like to make.

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