I would like to talk about supply contracts between Public Works Canada and small and medium businesses.
In our study on the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises, we have often heard witnesses say that it was extremely difficult to have access to supply contracts from Public Works if you were a small, medium or micro-enterprise. They also said that only large businesses get the contracts. We are obviously talking about SNC-Lavalin and Royal LePage, which are good examples.
What are you actively doing in your department to ensure there is more diversity and that small and medium enterprises are included in contracts?