Mr. Speaker, today, I would like to draw attention to the situation of people suffering from multiple sclerosis. Two of my constituents, Mr. Beauséjour and Mr. Lanctôt, taught me about the daily reality of those with this disease, which sometimes prevents them from holding down a job.
Over 60% of people with multiple sclerosis will sooner or later end up unemployed, and Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world.
Must I remind the government that the House adopted a Bloc Québécois motion to increase employment insurance sickness benefits from 15 to 50 weeks?
It is high time that the government took action by helping workers with serious chronic diseases by increasing sickness benefits.