Thank you, Mr. Chair.
We are going to vote against amendment NDP-2 for the following reason. Given that that the bill does not restrict interest rates charged on loans by a registered party, an association or a private individual, we see no use in setting a minimum rate. As we understand the bill, if someone agrees to lend me money at a rate lower than the commercial rate, I have to declare the difference as a contribution. So we oppose amendment NDP-2.
I am chuckling a little at our NDP friends. It is almost as if they want to give banks a break, which is not a habit of theirs. They have called the banks corporate bums before. I am surprised at amendment NDP-2, but we are going to vote against it.
I find it a pity, though, that the Liberals have withdrawn their amendment, because we wanted to vote for it. But they decided to withdraw it, so they will have to live with the consequences.
No one was listening to me, but anyway...