Mr. Speaker, with regard to the employment insurance system, we are glad the system is in place and it is working well for the majority of Canadians for whom it was designed.
I would remind him that the Government of Canada transfers significant funds to provincial jurisdictions for local labour market development initiatives, including the hon. member's own area.
With specific regard to older workers, we have specific projects in place with the provinces that direct their attention specifically to the circumstances facing older workers.