Did you get that? Personally, I had trouble following the translation. In any case, it is clear to us that EI benefits paid to workers who have lost their jobs are intended, first and foremost, to allow them to avoid going bankrupt. As we have often said, it is a highly productive measure for the local economy, where there have been layoffs and job losses. It is a way of preserving the economic life of these regions. In that sense, we see it as an important and productive measure.
On April 21st, 2010. See this statement in context.