Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Mr. Bolduc, I came to realize the importance of your investment fund when I learned that it included approximately 10,000 investors in the riding of Beauport—Limoilou alone. These investors are people who are putting money aside for their future, their retirement. I can assure you that when it was publicly announced that the tax credit would be eliminated, people reacted very quickly. I was paid some visits at my office and the things people said to me cannot be repeated in committee. Obviously, when someone's assets are affected, we can expect them to react strongly.
I would like to discuss another topic, that being your impact on SMEs and employment. You mentioned Deloitte's study. What I find fascinating is your countercyclical role in a recession. You help keep companies afloat and preserve jobs. I think that is probably one of the most positive aspects, especially given the comments made by the former secretary of the Treasury of the United States, Lawrence Summers, a few days ago. Among other things, he acknowledged the failure of austerity measures.