Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thanks to the witnesses.
I am going to use the first part of my time to move the motion for which notice was duly given on September 27, which you have received, relating to workers in seasonal industries and improvements to be made to the employment insurance program. I am sure this will not take much time. This is my second try, but please don't tell me “third time lucky.”
I believe this is important. In fact, Mr. Lapointe spoke about this briefly, since it affects every worker in the construction industry. Seasonal industries are a phenomenon that cover a lot of workers. Improvements need to be made. I am proposing three meetings on this subject. For one thing, that will mean we can hear from advocacy groups for the unemployed, other relevant stakeholders, and, of course, the Minister of Employment and his officials. I am also asking the committee to report its recommendations to the House.