As you know, the very definition of the term “employment insurance” is quite broad. When a person loses their job, they are entitled to receive employment insurance benefits to which they have contributed. In fact, situations other than those covered in Ms. Bonsant's bill could be considered. I do not necessarily have the skills to do that, but it is important to bear in mind one thing, and I mentioned it at the very beginning of my presentation: Canadians need to continue contributing to society.
I believe that the bill talks about that, but if not, it should be added, because people who contribute to society help a country develop and grow. With any type of tragedy, if you do not support the victims and give them the assistance they need, they stop being active members of society.
I was 45 years old at the time. If I had not been able to get past everything, I would not have been an active member of society, and I would have cost society a lot of money.
That is important. Do not lose sight of the fact that the whole point of this bill is to ensure that victims receive the support they need and once again become active members of society.