Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
For my first question, I'm going to ask about some of the mentorship programs that were announced in the mini-budget. I'll go to Futurpreneur and Startup Canada. Back in the day, I used to manage an enterprise centre and the guy who worked for me, Nevin Buconjic, now is the head of future Canada.
In the fall economic statement, they announced $13.5 million for a mentorship program to put some new entrepreneurs in touch with some seasoned people in the export business. It was noted by many that the Government of Canada really has not been putting a lot of money into exporting. It has been 15 years since we have seen a lot of money put into inbound-outbound trade missions, through FedNor and regional economic development agencies, while the chambers were always involved and groups like yours.
I'd like your comments and thoughts about the mentorship program that was announced, Richard, and then to Karen.