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Statement made on 28 April 2009 by Senator Sharon Carstairs (retired)

Hon. Sharon Carstairs:

Honourable senators, a number of reports have been conducted for this government and the previous one with respect to the compassionate leave care benefit under Employment Insurance. All of the reports have recommended a longer benefit period. All have recommended broader definitions to include the gravely ill and not just dying Canadians. Our Aging Committee report also supported such initiatives.

Will the minister work with the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development to ensure that these changes are made?


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