Mr. Speaker, the finance minister knows very well that there is about $6 billion over the allowed surplus which he can make a decision today to put toward lowering EI premiums. Incidentally that will spur the economy, will create jobs and will make Canadian workers and businesses a lot happier. Let us make the right choice today.
Does the finance minister intend to comply with the directive of the EI commission to use that surplus to once again lower EI premiums? Yes or no.