Mr. Speaker, on January 15, the minister said “when people are forced to live without heat and power, the one thing we want to make sure is that they do not have to worry about their income”. As things stand, these people are not paid for the first two weeks, while they are getting 55% for the other weeks, because the minister set up a new employment insurance program which is devoid of compassion toward the unemployed.
Where is the difference? Why such a contrast between the minister's words about being compassionate and flexible, and the drastic and heartless measures he is now imposing?