Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
You know, I completely agree, and shortly after the uproar that resulted from the July 18, 2017, attack on private companies, the government brought back the 2015 plan to lower the small business rate. Whether or not that was a good idea is a question for economists. The jury is out on whether or not that encourages small business rewards and risks. A recent CPA report cited the need to review the tax system in order to determine if there's a net positive effect.
The small business deduction only helps those who are fortunate enough to be earning enough to leave some behind after they've paid themselves and their employees. This seems a bit contrary to the government's objective of helping the middle class, or maybe there isn't enough to be left behind.