Yes.
This was done in consultation, in cooperation if you like, to make sure that the 35 weeks of EI benefits for the parents, plus the two-week waiting period, matched up with the labour code. We wanted to make sure that we were consistent in our application. It was estimated—again, after consultation—that this was an appropriate period of time.
If you take a look at our EI sickness benefits, which are up to 15 weeks, the majority of claimants actually use less than 10 weeks. Now, we know that there are people who go over, but to meet the needs of the majority, this was determined, after consultation, to be a reasonable level to provide the support while still maintaining fiscal responsibility.