As the member well knows, Mr. Speaker, we extended that program. So as he said, his question is out of date. When he started, he asked that question. We have delivered.
This government believes that supporting Canadian workers is the right thing to do.
That is why we have invested $2 billion per year in labour market development agreements with the provinces and territories.
That is why we have invested an additional $500 million a year in training for workers unable to access employment insurance.
This is why we have committed in the 2008 budget to create the Canada employment insurance financing board to ensure the independent management of EI funds for the benefit of workers and employers.
I want to thank my friend for allowing that budget to pass and finally get some results for Canadians. After 13 years of his party's inaction, we did it.