Mr. Chair, before the Axworthy reform of the 1990s, 64% of Canadians were covered by EI; today, 40% are covered.
Does the minister believe that going from 60% to 40% is the right way to help the unemployed who have bad luck in the labour market?
In the House of Commons on May 29th, 2023. See this statement in context.
Department of Finance—Main Estimates, 2023-24Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
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Jean-Denis Garon Bloc Mirabel, QC
Mr. Chair, before the Axworthy reform of the 1990s, 64% of Canadians were covered by EI; today, 40% are covered.
Does the minister believe that going from 60% to 40% is the right way to help the unemployed who have bad luck in the labour market?
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