Thank you, Madam Chair.
A paragraph in budget 2021 entitled “Better Supports for Exporters” states the following. Let me read it to you:
Export Development Canada (EDC) helps Canadian companies of all sizes compete and succeed in the global marketplace. EDC recognizes its responsibility to uphold Canadian values and human rights when doing business.
Budget 2021 announces the government’s intention to work with Export Development Canada to enhance supports to small and medium-sized exporters and to strengthen human rights considerations in export supports. The government may propose amendments to the Export Development Act.
Specifically, what amendments to the act would you consider? Will there be any consultations on this? How do you plan to enhance supports to small and medium-sized exporters?