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

On May 28th, 2015. See this statement in context.

May 28th, 2015 / 4 p.m.

Liberal

Rodger Cuzner Liberal Cape Breton—Canso, NS

That's for the ones who are being paid. So you've changed the rules; you've changed the game here.

Let's talk about those who are waiting seven weeks. In 28 days they get a notice saying they will not be paid. It's tough to put groceries in the fridge with a notice that says you will not get paid.

Are you comfortable with the fact that over 700,000 Canadians who apply for EI benefits are averaging seven weeks before they receive payment?

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