Mr. Speaker, it is clear from what the member says that she does not understand that EI is temporary assistance. Her figure includes all those who have exhausted their benefits.
It is clear from what she says that she is including everyone, and does not understand that EI is there to provide temporary relief.
But we have other programs for these people. We have active measures to help them return to the labour market. We have a Canada-wide job creation fund to help people return to the labour market.
Those who have exhausted their EI benefits want to return to work. That is the best way out of poverty.