Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the comments made by the member. However, since he is interested in this issue, I would like to point out one fact to him.
Is he aware that 38 out of 86 microbreweries have had to shut down over the last five years? How many more will have to shut down if this taxation rate of 28 cents is not reduced, when we know that it is 9 cents a litre in the United States? It is a problem and it may even be urgent.
How do we know if these microbreweries are doing well or if they are in trouble? They will certainly not say publicly that they are in trouble. However, 38 microbreweries have had to shut down over the last five years.
Does the member think that this particular aspect of the situation requires urgent consideration?