Two sectors are affected by this measure. First, there are the businesses in the regions far away from the major centres. It has been proven that businesses in those regions do not receive venture capital commensurate with their population. So this represents an investment in regional businesses.
Second, the cooperative sector is very much involved in all this. This cooperative sector, in both Quebec and the rest of the country, is very much concerned by this measure and pleased that venture capital investments are set aside for it.
That will help to improve efficiency and productivity, to maintain the businesses in the regions and to develop them, as well as to create jobs and wealth. So this provides future prospects for young people in those communities.
This is a form of support that accompanies what we were telling you about the measures promoting growth and productivity improvement.