Mr. Speaker, there is no question that there has been a dramatic rise in the number of applications for employment insurance, sadly. In fact, just in the first three months of this year, applications were up nearly 50% over a year ago. That is why another 900 new people are working on getting the claims processed as quickly as possible. We are in the process of hiring another 400 people to do the same thing.
We have also expanded the hours at our call centres. I would suggest for people who are really having a challenge getting through to try on a Saturday. They are open then, too.