Thank you, Madam Chair, and to the witnesses for being here.
I'll start my questions with Startup Canada. Thank you for being here.
One thing you mentioned in your opening address was that capital and access to capital are among the biggest challenges for women entrepreneurs, including start-ups.
The Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association co-signed a letter with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to the finance minister saying that the Liberals' proposed capital gains tax increase “sows division at a time when we need a Team Canada approach to economic growth.”
My question is, will the capital gains tax hike impact the start-ups you work with and their ability to access capital in order to grow and potentially export?