Yes, thank you, Mr. Chair. You can split, I believe, two to three minutes at the end. Just let us know.
Thank you, Minister, for coming, and all your officials as well.
Minister, small businesses are so important to the Canadian economy, and a lot of small businesses want to get involved in the government procurement system. Our current procurement system is very complex and difficult for small businesses to navigate; the tendering process is onerous and time-consuming and challenging. What can we do to improve that and make it more accessible for our small businesses?