Okay. I haven't seen those studies. I imagine you may have forwarded them to the committee. I would like to have the opportunity to review them.
I do have to admit I'm surprised. Had you told me that it increases spending and has an overall positive economic impact because of the knock-on effects, I would have believed you right away. However, as to your claim that it has a positive impact on public finances, I remain to be convinced.
I have a follow-up question for you: How would this be implemented?
If I understand correctly, every time a consumer goes up to the cash register, they have to indicate that they're a tourist. There would be an option at the point of sale to remove the tax. Is that the mechanism you're proposing?
