Assuming that there would have been no support for businesses, I think it's fair to say that there would have been quite a few more businesses going out of business in 2020 and 2021.
On October 19th, 2023. See this statement in context.
On October 19th, 2023. See this statement in context.
October 19th, 2023 / 4:50 p.m.
Parliamentary Budget Officer, Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer
Assuming that there would have been no support for businesses, I think it's fair to say that there would have been quite a few more businesses going out of business in 2020 and 2021.
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