Certainly, it makes them much more competitive. One thing we certainly want to encourage is more growth in the Canadian economy through getting businesses to start their businesses. One thing we've discovered is that the cost of doing business is still pricey. Anything that helps reduce that cost is going to be important in encouraging more people to potentially go into business and in encouraging more businesses to potentially look at exporting or trading into other countries. Having a lower tax base here may potentially allow them to do so much more easily. I think there are many advantages to having a lower tax rate for small businesses.
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