Mr. Speaker, I invite the minister to come to Acadia to see what is happening in the fishery. Perhaps he would then be able to understand.
The report says it is too early to assess the impact of EI changes. I would like the Minister of Human Resources Development to tell the thousands of seasonal workers who are suffering that there is insufficient data to assess the situation. Are the reality and the facts not enough?
Is the government prepared to revise the criteria governing eligibility and duration of benefits so that they are more consistent with the needs of seasonal workers?