Coming here to Ottawa is like a pilgrimage for me. Émilie came here during her chemotherapy treatments. She had the courage to do it because she thought she could be helpful.
For my part, I promised her I would do everything I could. I am proving it today. It seems to me that I will have succeeded in the best way possible if I am not forced to come back here to explain again that sickness benefits should be available, not for 26, 33 or 35.5 weeks, but up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
I want to say that it is a privilege for me to be here and I thank you.