Mr. Speaker, I do believe that the economic development provided by small businesses does lead to urban revitalization.
Where there are thriving businesses, there are thriving communities. When the small business sector creates jobs and opens up avenues for employment, they beautify the streets and create economic activity. It gives people a chance to gain employment and it can lead to the revitalization of an entire neighbourhood.
That is why I believe that business improvement associations are so important in marshaling the resources of businesses to improve their neighbourhoods.