David Christopherson at the Public Accounts Committee

On March 8th, 2011. See this statement in context.

March 8th, 2011 / 4:35 p.m.

NDP

David Christopherson NDP Hamilton Centre, ON

You would expect that.

I just want to throw in my 2¢ worth on this EI. It's interesting that the Conservatives and Liberals want to spend so much time talking about it--very interesting. I just want to recap, if I can, so it's clear.

First of all, it's not taxpayers' money. It's not taxes that pay for this—correct me if I'm wrong. It's premiums from employers and employees, correct?

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