In that case, Mr. Speaker, I take it that the minister would work toward making the EI fund self-sustaining and actuarially sound. Had it been actuarially sound previously we would not have to dip in so deep this time. That is the major problem with the EI program. It should be insurance.
The minister knows that chronic high unemployment and under employment of Canada's youth is really a national disgrace. It robs youth of self-respect, hope and a stake in our common good and our common future.
If payroll taxes such as employment insurance and Canada pension fund premiums affect the lowest paid and the most
vulnerable first and most, why does the government continue to put such a high reliance on job destroying payroll taxes to generate revenue?