I think one of the things we've learned over the course of the pandemic—and this is why people saw the CERB as being very successful—was the ease of application and the agency that people had. That has to be paired, of course, with accountability to the public purse. However, if we can simplify EI and if we can simplify income support, that will not only remove the administrative burden, but it will also offer people dignity and benefits in real time.
On February 23rd, 2021. See this statement in context.