Mr. Speaker, the government has not engaged in any pre-budget consultations here in Parliament, as is usually the case.
Instead, it is using the Liberal Party website to consult people and, unintentionally I am sure, collect information that can be used for partisan fundraising. The economy has slowed down, more and more jobs are being lost, and 38% of people who pay into employment insurance do not have access to it.
Instead of looking out for itself, will the government help those in need immediately and create a universal 360-hour eligibility threshold for EI?