Other programs also assist single-industry communities. There are the transition funds for the communities, among other things, which are administered in close cooperation with the provinces, I believe. Then there is the Strategic Training and Transition Fund, implemented under the budget, that will also provide funding for training people, those who qualify for employment insurance and those who do not. Then they'll be able to get money for training and to be directed to other industries and be prepared for when the economic situation improves. They'll be better prepared to return to the labour market at that time.
On March 10th, 2009. See this statement in context.