We have heard you.
Mr. Duguay, in my riding of Beauport—Limoilou, we had the case of White Birch Paper Stadacona Division. A group of former managers tried to save that large paper manufacturer by setting out a plan to turn it into a co-operative.
I contacted BDC in an attempt to help them, but I was surprised to learn that the bank did not support co-operatives, as that was not part of its tradition and was too complicated to deal with. However, had the managers been willing to take over the factory as a corporation, BDC would have supported them.
Clearly, money is a key consideration. I assume that this type of shortcoming does not surprise you. Do you have any examples to give us or would you like to comment on the funding issue?