Our party will definitely support this bill, because we've been working hard from the outset to improve the employment insurance system. Don't forget that the system is essentially funded by worker and employer contributions, which means that people contribute to the program.
The parental system, if I can use that expression, is considered more favourable to women. We, however, believe that everyone who contributes should be treated equitably. We are in 2023. Acknowledging the same rights for everyone, whether it's a biological birth, an adoption or a child from a surrogate mother, should be a no‑brainer.
What arguments could be added to ensure that it actually happens? It would be one of several measures to improve the employment insurance program. Which do you believe are absolutely essential for us to be able to say that we have finally got there?