Yves Lessard at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On February 10th, 2009. See this statement in context.

February 10th, 2009 / 3:55 p.m.

Bloc

Yves Lessard Bloc Chambly—Borduas, QC

Now I would like to address the issue of the accessibility of the employment insurance system. Some 53% of unemployed persons do not receive benefits. These are figures recognized by your own department.

Why are there no measures in the budget to improve employment insurance accessibility?

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