My apologies for the delay in the documentation.
I will continue.
Government efforts are also focused on protecting jobs. The new work sharing program is helping to preserve jobs and is providing support to thousands of businesses and employees. Beginning February 1, 2009, the government extended work sharing agreements by 14 weeks, to a maximum of 52 weeks for the next two years. In addition, access to the program is being improved with greater flexibility in the qualifying criteria and the streamlining of processes for employers. The number of Canadians benefiting from work sharing arrangements is up more than fourfold since January, to almost 120,000 in May.