Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for your remarks this afternoon. I know in the past a key element to the success of our economy has been a strong retail sector and a consumer-led economy. I certainly know that as we recover from our current economic challenges, we don't want to do anything to dampen the enthusiasm of consumers to spend and to grow our economy.
In representing a place like Mississauga, I also know how important small business is to all Canadians, including new Canadians, who often start small retail businesses as a way of making a start in this country. Can you tell me if your members are restricted under their contract with the credit card companies from disclosing the fees they pay to the credit card companies? Can you describe that for me?