Mr. Paul Thompson at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On October 6th, 2009. See this statement in context.

October 6th, 2009 / 3:45 p.m.

Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Skills and Employment Branch, Department of Human Resources and Skills Development

This is intended as a targeted measure to deal with those who have worked for a considerable length of time and made little use of EI. There are other measures in the economic action plan that have broader application, including the five weeks and the investment in training. So this measure is intended to serve a targeted client base.

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