As I understand it then, this is for those who have worked and paid premiums for a long period of time, have not used the system very much, have exhausted the benefits that would normally exist, and find themselves without jobs. This will give them the extra help they need. It will be based on the five to 20 weeks, depending on their contributions. Is that how it would work?
On October 8th, 2009. See this statement in context.