Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for her advocacy and hard work on this issue.
Canadians expect and deserve an EI system that is flexible and responsive to their needs. That is why we have spent the last five years modernizing EI and making improvements for Canadians. EI sickness benefits are an important support for Canadians who need to leave work because of illness or injury. Right now, too many claimants use up their EI benefits before they can return to work, and that is why we are committed to extending EI benefits to help Canadians pay the bills while they recover.
There is more work to do, and we will keep working so that EI is there for Canadians when they need it most.