Thank you, Madam Chair.
I'd like to begin by thanking Minister Valdez for being here to answer our questions. We really appreciate your time.
My first question is going to be about the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub. I know you recently announced funding of several million dollars for research into finding the barriers and enablers to entrepreneurial success. I'd like you to let us know why it's important that this funding went there, and about the importance of the women entrepreneurship knowledge hub.
Can you tell us why you think it's important and how you think it will help women entrepreneurs?