I want to start by just saying to all the witnesses, including Mr. Eyking, that I really do appreciate the things you had to say—and Mr. Kyle particularly. My own father-in-law passed away about six years ago of cancer, after a four-year battle, and a lot of the things he had to say regarding the challenges ring true to me.
I can honestly say that because of Mr. Eyking bringing up the bill in the first place, I have more awareness of the issue than I would have had in the past, and that's a good thing right off the start.
My only concern would be whether EI is the right tool for the job. I think it's pretty clear that something needs to be done soon. This is a real challenge. We just have to figure out what the right tool is.
I note that we recently supported a motion by the Liberal whip, Ms. Karen Redman, to study CPP disability coverage. I guess I was a bit confused. There is an amendment from a member of this committee, I believe, to have the committee delay reporting back until the fall on that. I think it needs to be studied sooner than that.
I guess I'll speak to that first, with my first question. It's been pointed out that extending EI sickness benefits will have implications for CPP disability. Has there been any study of the impacts this bill might have on CPP disability benefits, Mr. Eyking?