But by it not being an income support, Minister, by it being based solely on income and what they're eligible for through an EI benefit, it disparages against low wage earners. Somebody who is working in a minimum wage job might not be able to afford to take that time off. Because it's an EI benefit, or it's based on their EI benefit, they may not be able to take the time off to care for their child, as opposed to somebody who is in a higher income bracket, who is eligible for a higher EI benefit.
