I know you have a stellar reputation with small businesses in Canada. I heard this in Winnipeg. In fact, 73% of Manitobans employed in the private sector are employed by small businesses. It's a huge employer in Manitoba. Our small business industries are very critical.
I want to ask you about something that happened earlier today in the public accounts committee. The NDP member of Parliament, Matthew Green, said that your research was dubious. We were talking about the impact of the pandemic. I was quite concerned by that, given what you've just shared with me: new immigrant businesses, women-owned businesses, small mom-and-pop shops. These are the businesses that create the culture of Canada in all of our ridings as members of Parliament.
I want to hear from you. Could you explain to members of the committee your perspective on the integrity of the CFIB, what you've heard from your members, and how critical the situation is for them, given the pandemic this year?