Thank you, Mr. Chair.
We should first note that the bill doesn't focus on the harmonization issue. It could have, but that would obviously make the proposed process more complicated.
Given the political unanimity on the issue of Quebec's fiscal autonomy, it seems obvious that harmonization could simplify Quebeckers' tax returns. This streamlining process should involve the federal government. While respecting Quebec's fiscal autonomy, the federal government would relinquish its definition of taxable income to Quebec.
This would certainly be somewhat complex. However, if all stakeholders act in good faith, we believe that the process would undoubtedly be more effective in the long term. This would also constitute a recognition of fiscal autonomy and, more generally, of Quebec's autonomy.