Mr. Speaker, it is clear that in my comments I have indicated that the government is taking a balanced approach. It is very clear that the government has to make prudent fiscal decisions.
Clearly there is no question that in having that money set aside, if there is a recession in the future, and we of course hope there is not, we need to be prepared. The member seems to forget the fact that this government has reduced EI premiums continually over four years. There is no question that EI is used as a bridge between people who are unemployed and their next job. I believe the government's strategy is taking a very clear approach, one which will benefit all concerned.
There is no question that I cannot support the Bloc's position because I think the government strategy is one that has been working. It is one which will prove certainly in the short and long term to be the right approach.