I thank you for your presentations; they are greatly appreciated.
A report on research and development was recently published by a group of experts. They recommend that the tax credit for what we commonly call SR&ED be reformed in order to apply exclusively to labour costs. I believe you have already discussed this issue, Mr. Paterson. Other guests might have something to add.
Should the government be doing more to create programs targeted at sustaining the integration of new information and communication technologies for SMEs? You mentioned that a high proportion of consumers are adopting these new technologies in their purchases, but that small and medium-sized businesses seem to be having difficulty in keeping the pace in order to benefit from this large market.
Might the government, within its assistance programs for small and medium businesses, be able to do something to urge theses businesses to adopt these new technologies?