It's difficult to comment about what is exactly unfair and fair. Everybody has different views about what could be unfair and fair, but clearly, what I could say is that there are really limited circumstances under which the EI act provides for an extension of the benefit period and the qualifying period. I think there are a number of cases where there is no provision for an extension similar to what is provided to inmates right now.
On February 6th, 2012. See this statement in context.