Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Human Resources Development.
Many Canadians with disabilities are frightened and concerned that they have fallen through the cracks of government policy. Previously programs in support of disability employment measures were primarily the responsibility of and were co-ordinated by various federal government initiatives.
Under the new employment insurance regime persons with disabilities must have a previous attachment to the labour force to be eligible for training.
What is the government's responsibility to unemployed Canadians with disabilities and what does the minister envision his personal role to be?