Thanks, Mr. Chair.
I want to start by following up on a question that was asked by Mr. Poilievre to Minister Morneau with respect to the Canadian emergency business account program.
Mr. Poilievre correctly noted that of the 239 credit unions across Canada, only a handful are listed as approved creditors by EDC. The minister, whom I recognize has a lot on his plate, said he would look into it. With respect, that answer just doesn't cut it, especially in light of the fact that not a single Alberta credit union is on the EDC list of approved creditors. The consequence is that literally tens of thousands of Alberta's small businesses won't be able to access the program.
To whoever among the officials is in the best position to answer, what is being done to get credit unions onto the approved list with EDC, particularly in the province of Alberta, where literally, again, tens of thousands of small businesses that desperately need that support won't be able to access it?