Mr. Speaker, the EI act allows for the category of “other” to claim the benefit, but the year-old bill neglected to the define the word “other”. EI staff will not assume that it includes a sibling. The minister has the responsibility to correct this now and can make the necessary changes to include siblings under the definition of “other”. I want to hear from that minister. Will this minister immediately make these changes to allow this family to stay together?
In the House of Commons on February 4th, 2005. See this statement in context.