This has been a constant challenge since we've been the government. We have lowered the small business tax rate to 11%. We have increased the amount of the small business income eligible for the reduced rate to $500,000. As I say, we have gone ahead with the hiring credit for small business in this budget. We need to encourage entrepreneurship, risk-taking in Canada. We need to encourage people to work, to invest their money, take some chances, hire people, as entrepreneurs and small businesses do.
On November 1st, 2011. See this statement in context.