Mr. Speaker, I would reiterate again that the employment insurance program and system is there and is working well. In addition to that, on this side of the House, we appreciate that it is work that Canadians want, and that is why my department along with partners in ACOA and other federal government departments are working community by community to help those communities to diversify the opportunities to work. I am sure the hon. member would agree that what Canadians really want is work, not employment insurance benefits.
In the House of Commons on May 5th, 2003. See this statement in context.