Bill C-215

Private Members' Business

…aker, since parliamentary life can be full of surprises, I rise somewhat unexpectedly to talk about Bill C-215. I listened attentively to the speech by my colleague from Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne, who presented a series of arguments in favour of the bill. The problem is that her government is currently resist…

Private Members' Business

…dam Speaker, I would like to thank all of my colleagues in the House who took part in the debate on Bill C-215 and whose sensitivity and unparalleled sense of duty enabled them to recognize the urgent need to take action and offer proper financial support to people who are recovering from a serious illness su…

Routine Proceedings

…of order raised on March 22 by the parliamentary secretary to the government House leader regarding Bill C-215, an act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (illness, injury or quarantine), standing on the Order Paper in the name of the member for Lévis—Lotbinière. During his intervention, the parliamentary s…

Private Members' Business

moved that Bill C-215, An Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (illness, injury or quarantine), be read the second time and referred to a committee. Madam Speaker, it is an honour for me to debate my private member's…

Private Members' Business

…day, after four years of fighting cancer. That is why my colleague from Lévis—Lotbinière introduced Bill C-215 and why I am so pleased to support it. I hope this bill passes quickly, because we have done our homework on this issue. I would remind members that the Parliamentary Budget Officer already analyzed …

Private Members' Business

… weeks. That is up to the doctor. I really encourage the Liberals to do the right thing and support Bill C-215 so we can finally resolve this issue once and for all. This has been dragging on for far too long. If a royal recommendation or the support of two government ministers is required to move this forwar…

Private Members' Business

…the reasons that the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion opposes Bill C-215. Parliament has already approved an extension of EI sickness benefits from 15 to 26 weeks. We are working hard to implement the extension this summer to better support Canadian workers. In contrast, …

Statements By Members

…EI sickness benefits to recover from a serious illness such as cancer. We can do more to help them. Bill C-215 would increase the maximum number of weeks of EI sickness benefits from 15 to 52 weeks for Canadians going through a difficult period in their lives. I want to point out the courage, determination an…

Government Orders

…order in response to your February 28, statement respecting the need for a royal recommendation for Bill C-215, an act to amend the Employment Insurance Act, illness, injury or quarantine, sponsored by the member for Lévis—Lotbinière. Without commenting on the merits of the bill, I suggest that the provision …

Private Members' Business

… on February 9, 2022, I wish to inform the House of two bills which preoccupy the Chair. These are: Bill C-215, an act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (illness, injury or quarantine), standing in the name of the member for Lévis—Lotbinière; and Bill C-237, an act to amend the Federal-Provincial Fiscal A…