Mr. Speaker, it is important to realize and to recognize that the moneys from the employment insurance fund are there primarily to help the unemployed join the labour market. However, this $45 million includes another $5 million to be spent through the Youth Employment Strategy, under which one does not have to be an employment insurance claimant to be eligible.
The hon. member referred to the possibility of a shortage. We will cross that bridge when we get to it. Meanwhile, I can assure you that the $45 million fund is a very important tool of assistance regarding which we should be congratulated, instead of being asked such questions.