Mr. Speaker, I am happy to clarify for the hon. member two things.
First of all, the department acted expeditiously in waiving the two week waiting period for those who were under quarantine due to SARS. This allows them access to employment insurance immediately as opposed to waiting for two weeks.
Recently, the Prime Minister has been concerned about health care professionals and I think the whole House would join in congratulating Canadian health care professionals who have served us very well in this crisis.
For any who have not got the required hours to obtain special benefits, they will be provided with them.