Small Business  Madam Speaker, I want to thank the member for Ottawa—Vanier for her important question. The My Main Street initiative is very important to small businesses and to our communities. My Main Street, delivered through the Canadian Urban Institute, is going to deliver $15 million to small businesses on main streets and to the organizations that support them.

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, in response to part (a), the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, FedDev Ontario, delivers programs and services to support innovation and economic growth in southern Ontario. Its mandate covers the region as defined by 37 Statistics Canada census divisions.

Tourism Industry  Mr. Speaker, I am glad to have the opportunity to talk about the great announcement made today by my colleague, the Minister of Tourism, that will grow the tourism sector. The newly launched tourism growth program will support expanding and developing local tourism businesses from coast to coast to coast.

Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in the Transportation System Act  moved that Bill C-52, An Act to enact the Air Transportation Accountability Act and to amend the Canada Transportation Act and the Canada Marine Act, be read the second time and referred to a committee.

Small Business  Mr. Speaker, small businesses are the heart of Canadian communities, and our government is delighted to support small businesses like Mādahòkì Farm, which I had the pleasure of visiting with the member for Nepean. It offers a unique indigenous experience and a marketplace for local indigenous entrepreneurs.

Business of the House  Mr. Speaker, it has already been mentioned, but I would like to confirm that Tuesday, October 17, shall be an allotted day.

Regional Economic Development  Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to establishing a made-in-Canada plan for electric vehicles, and I would like to thank APMA for its innovation and its leadership. In Canada, we have strong advantages. They are the power of people, the enormous potential and the ability to turn ideas into reality.

Committees of the House  Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I am tabling the government's responses to Questions Nos. 1302 to 1315.

Regional Economic Development  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member for Kitchener—Conestoga for his tireless advocacy. Rural businesses, organizations and communities contribute significantly to strengthening the Canadian economy. Community Futures Development Corporations offer on-the-ground support that enables rural businesses to thrive.

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) plays numerous roles in southern Ontario, including that of co-investor, champion, convenor, collaborator, pathfinder and intelligence source. This requires officials at every level of the Agency to regularly engage with numerous stakeholders through various channels.

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, in response to part (a) of the question, with regard to funding provided by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario to the Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs), operational funding to CFDCs is allocated based on a model that utilizes metrics including those attributed to the size of the service area, investment fund activity and the provision of business services, and included specific allocations for CFDCs designated as operating in an Official Language Minority Community.

Historic Places of Canada Act  moved that Bill C-23, An Act respecting places, persons and events of national historic significance or national interest, archaeological resources and cultural and natural heritage, be read the second time and referred to a committee.

Regional Economic Development  Madam Speaker, the investments that we have made and continue to make through the fall economic statement will grow the Canadian economy. We are drawing investors through the Canada growth fund, and we are upscaling and training workers toward a low-carbon economy through a sustainable jobs plan.

Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 2  moved that the bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage with further amendments.

Small Business  Mr. Speaker, this is the first time I am rising in the House as the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, and I wish to acknowledge that I am honoured, excited and grateful to take on this new role. I want to thank the member for Kitchener South—Hespeler for her advocacy for small businesses.