Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Human Resources Development.
In response to a question from the official opposition, the minister recognized and confirmed that several amendments to the UI program will result in greater numbers on the welfare rolls, since thousands of newly unemployed workers will no longer be eligible for UI benefits.
Does the minister not find it scandalous that people who lose their jobs are forced to turn to a form of assistance of last resort,
instead of receiving UI benefits to which they have contributed and to which they are entitled?