This has been a long-standing issue for small businesses, and I think a growing issue for Canadians, as we heard concerning the cost of housing and other frustrations that Canadians have had—big businesses have their own issues—for decades and decades. I think it's becoming less and less affordable for Canadians.
The external advisory committee that I chaired until it recently came to an end was a good start, but it's really just the beginning of what we need to do.
One good thing in Canada, I'll say, is that it has been non-partisan, in the sense that all government parties seem to understand, at least, the definition of regulatory excellence that I put forward: reducing red tape while maintaining health and safety protection and also empowering innovation.
The heads seem to be nodding. We're fortunate here that this is the case.