Thank you for coming to testify.
I agree with you when you say that the scope of the so-called problem has been greatly exaggerated. In fact, I believe that allowing the spread of rumours regarding all kinds of abuses committed by retailers is nothing more than petty politics. Unfortunately, it leaves us with the impression that retailers are dishonest, and this is certainly not the case.
Ms. Marcotte, you described a program that already exists in Quebec and that seems to be very similar to the one proposed in Bill C-14. Have you taken any steps to find out if the government intends to exempt Quebec, given the fact that Quebec is already enforcing its own system?