Mr. Speaker, the hon. member will know that we have consistently, every year since 1993, reduced the EI premiums and the UI premiums. Year after year they have been reduced, as other taxes have been reduced as well. By next year, the rate will be set in a transparent fashion intended to set a rate approximating the cost of the program.
In the House of Commons on May 5th, 2003. See this statement in context.