Mr. Chair, we know it is very important to listen and to think about our country's competitiveness. We have already lowered taxes for SMEs. The SME tax rate was lowered on January 1, 2018, and it will be lowered again on January 1, 2019. Now we are going to listen to what companies across Canada have to say about the changes happening in the United States, so that we can stay competitive in the future. I will be listening to them so I can find a way to keep us competitive in the future. However, at the same time, I will be making sure there is something besides taxes to guarantee that Canada stays competitive. We are going to consider every situation important for ensuring our future.
In the House of Commons on May 22nd, 2018. See this statement in context.