Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Mr. Lewis, thank you for being here.
Thank you for introducing this important bill. I remember the two hours of debate about it in the House. I sincerely appreciate the commitment of members of Parliament who, like you, bring forward legislation to improve the situation of workers. The bill is now before the committee. If it is passed and implemented, it could change people's lives. So my hat is off to you.
My first question is a general one.
Your bill would allow certain tax deductions. What would your bill change, compared to the claims that construction workers can make under the current laws?
There is also the budget implementation bill, which puts some measures in place. How does your bill differ from these measures?
Also, how does what you are proposing compare to the measures in place in the United States? If you have that information, it would allow us to make a further comparison.
This is a very broad question. You can answer the parts that you find most interesting. Take as much time as you need.