The existence of the tax credit is a recognition of the fact that these funds have a lower yield in the beginning, especially during the first years. There is a longer-term rate of return, since Quebec law requires that a minimum of 60% of the capital in these funds be invested to either save or start up businesses. This means that their rate of return is much slower than that of other funds, that could now become more attractive to investors or savers. Was that aspect considered?
On November 18th, 2013. See this statement in context.