Madam Speaker, I appreciate and respect the comments made by my colleague across the aisle.
Our government is absolutely committed to improving the EI program so that it is better aligned with today's labour market realities and is responsive to the needs of Canadian workers. Seeking public input is essential. What we saw with the last government is that when we do make changes in isolation, usually there are unintended consequences and outcomes. Therefore, we want to seek broad public consultation. I know that Canadians are eager to meet, consult, and share their opinions, as I am sure my colleague is.
Our government will pursue the most effective options to ensure changes to the EI system are fair and responsive to today's workers and employers.