It is seen as an ally of tax havens or a collaborator, if you will, with these countries in encouraging tax evasion. He also told the committee that the Quebec government alone was losing 5% of its income as a result of tax evasion.
We also heard from Brigitte Alepin, a chartered accountant specializing in taxation. She said that Canadians had invested an estimated $146 billion in tax havens in 2009.
I find that very discouraging. I want to know whether you share the view that Canada is an ally of tax havens, or whether you see that as a false impression of us. I would like to hear some of your thoughts on that.