As a matter of fact, I held a series of lectures on fiscal planning for SMEs. As we look at the Canadian fiscal system, which is favourable to SMEs, we can see that the Canadian government is making efforts. Even if we recognize that the government is making the right kind of effort, we must make sure that our SMEs are subject to lower taxes than large companies are, because taxes should be proportional to the ability to pay. Naturally, SMEs are less able to pay than big companies are. If I were the Minister of Finance—although I do not want to—I would make sure that there is a fiscal system favourable to SMEs so that they can maintain the hope of becoming big companies some day. We presently do not have this.
On May 15th, 2007. See this statement in context.