Louise Chabot on Proceedings on the Bill Entitled an Act Relating to Certain Measures in Response to COVID-19

In the House of Commons on September 28th, 2020. See this statement in context.

Proceedings on the Bill Entitled an Act Relating to Certain Measures in Response to COVID-19Government Orders

September 28th, 2020 / 12:30 p.m.

Bloc

Louise Chabot Bloc Thérèse-De Blainville, QC

Madam Speaker, I hope this answer is clear: The Bloc Québécois supports EI reform.

Currently, 3.5 million workers are still unemployed. The more flexible employment insurance system will therefore pay at least $500 to those who qualify for EI.

The new Canada recovery benefit targets those in certain age groups or working in seasonal industries or other economic sectors such as accommodation and tourism. These folks have nothing in front of them. They do not qualify for EI. They should have received the new benefit we are considering, not the day after tomorrow, but yesterday.

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