Thank you, Mr. Chair.
This is a very interesting discussion. In my view, the “polluter pays” principle makes a lot of sense economically. I hope that we will be able to continue that discussion later.
Mr. Drouin, you talked about the importance of the scientific research and experimental development tax credit. Your suggestion was to improve that program, which helps small- and medium-sized businesses in your sector a great deal. However, we also know that, in the last budget, the Conservatives reduced the funding for that program by $500 million. What are your best arguments to convince the government to reverse course?