Thank you, Mr. Chair.
First, I have a comment I want to make. I was really moved by the exchange we just witnessed between the Deputy Prime Minister and Mr. Baker. We obviously support the Ukrainian people too. I can't imagine, even today, that this conflict can last. I'm obviously talking about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its impact on those millions of people. Our hearts go out to them.
Getting back to the luxury tax on aircraft, the 90% business use criterion is a problem. I briefly mentioned that. There's also the fact that, even if the tax doesn't apply to aircraft that are exported, it's first paid by the manufacturer before being reimbursed on a quarterly basis. The industry reminds us that the delays are often longer. For example, an aircraft must often be modified to the client's satisfaction and must therefore remain in Canada for six more months before being exported. Since most products are exported, the manufacturers wind up with very significant cash flow and liquidity problems.
Does the minister think she can provide the industry and us with specific and satisfactory answers before the vote on Bill C‑19?