Mr. Speaker, I can assure you that I have no intention of abdicating my responsibilities, quite the contrary. My priority is to ensure that employment insurance continues to meet the needs of the unemployed across Canada.
It is important that the government discuss the issue of the surplus in the EI fund in conjunction with all of this country's social programs. Canadians want and deserve a social safety net that is sustainable, strong and flexible, and there is no doubt that employment insurance is at the heart of our discussions and concerns.