Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to the witnesses for your time and your presentations, and for providing testimony on the importance of small and medium-sized enterprises
SMEs are the backbone of the Canadian economy and this government has made it a priority to help SMEs grow and develop, allowing for increased employment opportunities for Canadians. Our government has also been committed to opening new markets for our SMEs. The new Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union is set to become Canada's largest cross-border agreement.
Could you please tell us how CETA will directly benefit our SMEs?