Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I want to thank our witnesses for meeting with us today.
I would now like to talk about the Conservative government's budget 2013 and, more specifically, the decision to phase out the labour-sponsored funds tax credit.
Mr. Cloutier, I know that you may be able to talk about that.
I want to discuss this in the context of our study. We know that those funds have helped many small businesses develop new technologies, especially in green and renewable energies.
In addition, I should point out that, since 1990, over 500,000 jobs have been saved through those investments. I see the government's suggestion as an ideological attack on the Quebec model.
Has the FTQ taken a position regarding the changes proposed in the budget?