Mr. Speaker, women entrepreneurs are simply an economic phenomena in this country. They form part of small business in this country. Their concerns are also shared by many of the male business owners in my riding. They too have the same problems. As I walk down Bloor Street in Bloor West Village I am told time and time again, be they men or women, that they need access to capital. Through the Small Business Loans Act, the government is encouraging the banks to lend to all small businesses.
I happen to have the expertise and knowledge in the area of women entrepreneurs so I bring that to the House. I know that this issue is absolutely as relevant to men as it is to women.