Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thanks to all of the witnesses for appearing today.
My comments are directed more to Mr. Lefebvre and Mr. Kendrick. I was particularly interested in hearing their comments with regard to tourism, mainly Mr. Lefebvre's. COVID-19 has had an immediate and, I dare say, devastating impact on the sector. I want to thank them for sharing their views on sector-specific needs and actions that we need moving forward.
Much has been discussed about the programs that have been created for the sector and the need for more sector-specific programs, but there are unintended consequences of some of the programs that exist already. I was just wondering if I could follow up.
I have a tour company in Niagara Falls, a transportation company that employs over 100 people and utilizes over 50 vehicles in its operations. Its issue is a federal insurance matter dealing with foreign tour operators. It was getting insurance through Export Development Canada at a reasonable cost to help operators underwrite the risk in important foreign markets like Japan, the U.K. and so on. However, as COVID struck, the company was informed by Export Development Canada that this insurance coverage would no longer exist. I'm wondering if Mr. Lefebvre and Mr. Kendrick had also heard or received any questions or concerns from industry representatives on that aspect.