Thank you, Mr. Chair.
My thanks to the witnesses for being here today. Welcome to the Standing Committee on Finance, and thank you for sharing your views with us.
My first question is for Ms. Moreau, who, as usual, faithfully reflects the views of her members.
I also consult with the leaders of small and medium-sized businesses not only in my riding, but also across the country. They are far from decrying this new plan, as you have done. They are saying the same thing as the projections from the Department of Finance. Based on those forecasts, the impact will be modest for both sides. In the short term, the reform will have a very small impact on employment. However, in the long term, it will be a good thing for jobs and growth in Canada.
How do you explain the gap between the very pessimistic view you have described in your presentation and the econometric projections based on real data from the Department of Finance?