Irek Kusmierczyk at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On October 19th, 2022. See this statement in context.

October 19th, 2022 / 5:10 p.m.

Liberal

Irek Kusmierczyk Liberal Windsor—Tecumseh, ON

That is absolutely a significant number, for sure.

We know that EI sickness benefits are one of...there are other options that are available avenues to support Canadians who have to take time off work because they're sick. Can you talk about other long-term disability support, like the Canada pension plan disability support? How does it complement and how does it work with EI sickness benefits? Can you talk about what the differences are that underpin those two programs?

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