Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her very important question. In fact, the answer is simple: average people simply cannot make any sense of this.
It is hard enough for us as MPs to understand exactly what is included in this bill. It is so long and complicated and goes back such a long way that it is hard to know where things stand and what still applies.
It is just as hard for tax experts, business people and our various merchants. All these people who actively contribute to our economy and our global productivity are a bit lost and do not necessarily have all the necessary resources to contribute fully to our economy.
I find it rather surprising that the government, which boasts about being there for businesses, creating jobs and enhancing Canada's economic growth, is in this situation. Frankly, this is standing in our way. The government is counting on these people to grow our economy, create jobs and ensure that people have enough income to live well in this country.