Thank you. I'll leave it at that because I do want to move on to the other witnesses. One thing I'd point out is that globally, poverty rates are at their lowest on record and they're falling. It's really important that we get the message out that the poverty rate is going down in Canada and globally. Worldwide, the global economy is actually doing quite well and people are benefiting.
Kim and Am, thank you for coming. It's great to see you. Regarding your 10-point action plan, our study is based on competitiveness. That's the theme we're going for. Yes, the U.S. came out with a number of fiscal measures earlier this year. I think the Bank of Montreal called it Christmastime for U.S. corporations and taxpayers. I think that was the name.
I looked at your list of recommendations. Perhaps I can zero in on a few of them: number two, the accelerated capital cost allowance; number five, full tuition credit transfers to parents of children in post-secondary; and number eight, small businesses. Looking at those three measures, how important or powerful would they be for competitiveness and getting firms to invest in our economy?