Mr. Speaker, the employment insurance plan as we know it is disintegrating.
Self-employed workers, who account for 18% of the work force, are excluded; women and young people are victims of flagrant discrimination, which will be dealt with by the courts; soon, as well, most unemployed workers will receive benefits that will not exceed 50% of what they were earning.
Can the minister make a commitment to totally review the present program so as to bring it in line with the labour market realities of the year 2000?