Mr. Speaker, I heard nothing about assistance for SMEs, but I will continue.
There is one thing we should not forget: taking out loans means going into debt, and that is no longer an option. The government twice promised to help businesses affected by COVID-19, such as restaurants and bars. The first time, at the request of the Bloc Québécois, it promised to provide assistance for fixed costs, as a result of a motion passed on April 11. Need we remind the government that in the throne speech it also promised to support businesses that must close when ordered to do so by public health authorities?
Will the government keep its promise and help support businesses by providing assistance for fixed costs that will not be in the form of a loan?