Thank you, Chair.
Mr. Thurlow and Mr. Conacher, thank you both for taking the time to be with us today.
Mr. Thurlow, it's clear to me that you've been following the work we've been doing all along here in committee, so my next line certainly won't surprise you. I've been fairly vocal in saying that Mississauga Centre is home to one of the most vibrant small business scenes in the country. They're fundamental to our economy, but they're not always heard, because they're busy doing the work. They're busy feeding their families. It's coffee shops. It's Shawarma Stops. It's clothing boutiques. It's important to me that they always feel they can speak to me freely. I think it's great that people feel they can come up to me and say, “Hey, I own a little boutique just down the street, and here's my biggest challenge right now.” People don't always feel as though their priority is worth writing in on, but when they see you around, just walking about, or when you walk in to ask for a cup of coffee, they're happy to explain to you what their biggest challenge is.
What impact could default registration have on businesses that occasionally communicate with federal officials but don't maintain a dedicated government relations staff?