Mr. Speaker, as I said before in this House, some 30,000 businesses across the country have access to this program. We know that businesses in New Brunswick have access to this program. Without this program businesses in New Brunswick, British Columbia and provinces from coast to coast to coast would not have the same access to capital that they need to start and to flourish. Whether it be in New Brunswick or anywhere else, without this program we would not have the same strong, viable small business community.
Bill C-53 is very important to the people of New Brunswick. It is also very important to entrepreneurs across the country. There are many issues facing businesses across this great country and access to capital is one of the most important.
She must be aware that in the province of New Brunswick young entrepreneurs and small businesses need help and assistance, and Bill C-53 is designed to do just that. I know she will support it.