We knew right from the beginning that there were many flaws in the programs. They were rushed, and that created all sorts of problems, but two wrongs don't make a right. This amendment would mean that every program could possibly be altered retroactively. The impact of this kind of instability on our business sector and on our economy would be unimaginable. I mean, you can't change the rules in the middle of the game.
Of course, if someone improperly took program funds, that's one thing, and Canadians expect that you'll collect that back. However, these were the rules that were set, and to now solve the problem by placing the blame on the people who legitimately qualified under the rules is undemocratic and dangerous.
I mean, imagine that the government would suddenly reverse the rent subsidy retroactively on a restaurant if they were able to pivot successfully to online orders. The amendment opens a Pandora's box that we cannot afford to open.