Mr. Speaker, I want to say at the outset that there is a lot of evidence that we as a government can put forward in terms of the kinds of things we are doing for Canadians from coast to coast. I reference specifically the programs that are in place to assist workers at a time when they need it most, which is most important. I think Canadians across the country understand that and respect it.
The hon. member talks about being in the past. I was doing some research into what the Bloc has recently introduced by way of private members' bills on this particular issue. What those bills would do, in effect, would be to reverse the EI reforms that we as a government have put in place. I would reference, for example, Bill C-295, Bill C-296, Bill C-297, Bill C-298 and Bill C-300. These five private members' bills would turn back the clock and reverse the kind of progressiveness that we as a government are ensuring is in place for all Canadians no matter where they live.
I would also point out to the hon. member that $2.7 billion over five years is going to Quebec alone in order to ensure that there are active employment measures in place. That spells good news not only for Quebeckers, but for Canadians all across this great country of ours.
We as a government are moving in the right direction with foresight, according to the needs of Canadians.