Mr. Speaker, western economic diversification boasts about how many jobs it has created since the Tories invented the program in 1987.
Forget about the millions of dollars in write-offs and grants. There is one shining star that western diversification can trumpet about and he is Iain Williamson. Who is he, the Liberals might ask. He is a man who some would define as a real entrepreneur. He saw a unique opportunity created by federal government largesse.
Williamson wrote the book entitled: Your Guide to Government Financial Assistance for Business in Manitoba . You guessed it. He writes about finding taxpayers' money for your business. If you run a small business and are in receivership or default of a loan, don't worry, be happy. Just apply for the small business financing program.
Yes, the Liberals should be proud that they have created one good job by giving Williamson lots to write about.