Mr. Speaker, this plan will create 25,000 person-jobs, and that is why the CFIB is so supportive. It said:
It's a big, big deal for small business. It's good news for people looking for jobs. ...small businesses in Canada should be thrilled with this announcement...because they told us time and time again that payroll taxes like EI are the biggest disincentive to hiring. So, any relief the government can provide will encourage them to be hiring more Canadians.
We are very proud of this important initiative.