Mr. Speaker, I have examined Bill C-9. I know there are people who are watching us on television. This is Bill C-9.
There are all kinds of interesting things in this bill and one may think that, with its proposals, the government wants to increase business competitiveness and enable people to improve their situation. For example, it talks about reducing the unemployment insurance premiums to promote the creation of extra jobs. It is very interesting to see how the government is concerned with businesses.
However, how are businesses going to learn that these new provisions will take effect? The day after this bill is proclaimed, will their accountant rush to the phone and tell them: "Here, in your case, you really have a wonderful opportunity"? I doubt it and what saddens me is to see such nice intentions-the extension of the small business financing program, venture capital corporations for workers, the extension of the home buyers's plan-that will not necessarily be communicated with the
appropriate timing and in a usable way to businesses and individuals who could otherwise benefit from them.
I would like my colleague from the Bloc to share his thoughts with me on this.