Mr. Speaker, that is why we made the changes. During the consultations we held in all parts of the country, Canadians told us there was a need for changes in the employment insurance system because some parts of the system were saying no to people who wanted to work. Employers needed the talents and skills of Canadians, but the system was preventing them from working. We made these changes to help families, workers and the economy.
In the House of Commons on December 11th, 2012. See this statement in context.