Mr. Speaker, I met with workers and industries and community leaders in Bathurst, New Brunswick this summer to review the challenges that are specific to different regions as we address this issue.
While we have taken several steps to invest millions of new dollars into the program to assist workers right across the country in these industries that are seasonal in nature, we also note that a one-size-fits-all solution simply will not work and will create other problems within the sector.
Let me assure the member that workers in seasonal employment are an important part of Canada's growing economy. The changes that we are making to the EI system are addressing these serious challenges faced by workers and their communities.
Our government is committed to improving employment insurance in order to better meet the needs of workers and employers.
Our government is committed to making sure we find a solution now and into the future. We continue to work on the EI file to make it fairer for Canadians from coast to coast to coast and in particular, for workers in seasonal industries.