Mr. Godin, I would like to remind you that Moncton, Saint John and Fredericton are not the only places in the southern part of the province. I am a member for the New Brunswick Southwest riding. My main town in my riding is St. Stephen, which has 6,000 people. In the north, there is Hanwell, which has 6,000 people, and Grand Bay-Westfield, which also has 6,000 people. My riding also includes Sussex.
The southern part of the province is not just the golden triangle. Those three cities are doing very well, but there are problems in the rest of the province. The same is true for francophones and anglophoes. The unemployment rate is high. In the southern part of the province, the roads are not paved in gold. The population is facing challenges.
Ms. Hébert, could you tell us a bit about the employment insurance system?
When they receive employment insurance, the people of Moncton are entitled to it for a shorter period than those in rural regions. What is the impact of this difference on the willingness to participate in the economy? What term did you use earlier to describe this, Mr. Chiasson?