Thank you, everyone. Thanks, Madam Chair, and thanks to all the witnesses for joining us today.
My first question is for Ms. David.
Ms. David, we know that one of the most effective ways to grow our economy is to ensure that everyone is part of it and everyone is able to participate in it. That's why our government announced the first-ever women entrepreneurship strategy, which was a $2-billion program that sought to double the number of women-owned businesses by 2025. We cannot allow this pandemic to roll back the progress that has been made.
What recommendations for action do you have for this committee so that we can reduce barriers for women entrepreneurs and women-led small businesses in the economic recovery? We all know that economic recovery will not be possible without the she-recovery.