Thank you.
As you both explained so well, most of the businesses in the tourism sector are seasonal, meaning that many of them earn the bulk of their revenue during the summer. Since restrictions are not being fully lifted, businesses are going to have to rely on what they make in the summer months to keep them afloat all year long—hence, the importance of extending the measures.
Mr. Paquet, you said the minister had the power to extend the program period. She also has the authority to raise the subsidy rate through regulations.
Would it be worthwhile if the committee were to adopt an amendment that sought to empower the minister to target sectors like yours?