Has HRSD done any specific research into the inequities experienced by disadvantaged women in trying to secure EI?
I'm thinking about the fact that there are low income women and self-employed women who work part-time. We've heard that only about a third of these women, despite the fact that they pay in, can actually access the money. Even at that they get 55% of their earnings, which would seem to be very difficult for trying to survive with.
I just wonder whether you've done research. What can you tell us about the accuracy of that particular situation?