Mike Wallace at the Industry, Science and Technology Committee

On November 23rd, 2009. See this statement in context.

November 23rd, 2009 / 3:30 p.m.

Conservative

The Chair (Hon. Michael Chong (Wellington—Halton Hills, CPC)) Conservative Mike Wallace

Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to the 45th meeting of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. Today is Monday, November 23, 2009.

We are here pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) for the study of the recent economic performance of small to medium-sized businesses in Canada.

I want to welcome representatives from the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters as well as from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. We have Mr. Jeff Brownlee from CME and we have Mr. Dan Kelly and Mr. Ted Mallett from CFIB.

We'll begin with ten minutes of opening statements from each organization, beginning with Mr. Brownlee.

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