Carol Hughes on Budget Implementation Act, 2009

In the House of Commons on February 11th, 2009. See this statement in context.

Budget Implementation Act, 2009Government Orders

February 11th, 2009 / 4:10 p.m.

NDP

Carol Hughes NDP Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing, ON

Madam Speaker, I would like to point out that in 1996, the maximum employment insurance rate was $604. Now it is approximately $447. Overall, those who can benefit from it receive approximately $355 a week.

I would like to ask my colleague if she agrees that one of the best ways to stimulate the economy would be to reduce poverty and ensure that unemployed workers can access EI?

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