Mr. Speaker, all across Quebec and Canada, seasonal workers in the softwood lumber industry are very concerned. They were laid off earlier than usual in the fall, and they have no idea when they will be called back in the spring.
In light of this situation, is the Minister of Human Resources Development prepared to follow up on the Bloc Quebecois' proposal to add 10 weeks of benefits for the unemployed, particularly those in the regions affected by the softwood lumber crisis?