Rodger Cuzner at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On October 18th, 2012. See this statement in context.

October 18th, 2012 / 9:30 a.m.

Liberal

Rodger Cuzner Liberal Cape Breton—Canso, NS

I also share the concern about doing one under the EI system and the other as an income support. When people receive EI benefits, some can receive up to $485 a week, and others—low wage earners—may be receiving $220 a week on EI.

Again, low wage earners might not be able to take the time off. If this were done through income support, then it would sort of level the field. Currently, under this system, you might not be able to afford to take the time off if the benefit for which you qualify is only a couple of hundred bucks a week.

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