Mr. Speaker, during parental leave, employment insurance benefits cease immediately following the death of the baby. In Canada, one thousand mothers a year experience this tragedy, and on top of that, they lose their benefits as well. This is inhumane and unacceptable.
The report on Bill C-49 contains a proposed amendment to continue benefits for two additional weeks following the death of a child.
Will the Minister of Human Resources Development show her human side and support this amendment?