Mr. Speaker, when we took office, the EI rate was going up to $3.30. We have lowered it every year since. Just last year, we lowered it another 20 cents, to $2.70. This goes to show that we are committed to a steady reduction, which is an excellent thing.
In addition, we have developed, for those who were not covered by the employment insurance system, a youth employment strategy designed to help young people enter the labour market.
We have put $300 million into the transitional jobs fund while reducing—