Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
First off, I'd like to make a comment. I feel that it is offensive for the department to call people to appear before us who do not do so. A woman from the Community Development and Partnerships Directorate at the Department of Human Resources and Social Development has left. So, there's no one left from the department. I find that really deplorable and shameful, because we have questions to put to them, and no one is there to answer.
Second, I understand that the conservatives are saying that they are not in favour of supporting the social economy. However, I disagree with their position. The fact that there is a new government does not mean everything has to be changed. In my opinion, the social economy is a very important thing.
Mr. Savage, I'd like to know your opinion. I only want a yes or no answer from you. Is the social economy a good thing?