Finance committee  I do not have specific examples of companies that have made specific investments. We need to understand that this type of measure simply gives a little breathing room in terms of funding, investment and incentives to invest. I think that is all we really need to understand. This

Finance committee  With pleasure.

Finance committee  There are indeed some very positive initiatives being undertaken right now to open up some economic space and establish trade agreements with Europe, India and others. Obviously, we support all of those endeavours and we offer our full cooperation. In fact, we have no choice: our

Finance committee  My issue has more to do with the need for a strong pro-R & D message, encouraging R & D policy and investment. The program already exists with all its benefits and drawbacks—I must admit that I am not that familiar with them—especially in terms of eligibility criteria, wh

Finance committee  Even though I am in the middle of educating myself on the topic, I can say that what is known as the social value-added tax or VAT is basically a transfer of the payroll tax to a consumption tax. Some northern European countries and Germany have done that. You can appreciate why

Finance committee  I want to start with a general comment about payroll taxes. Payroll taxes are a lot lower under the federal fiscal framework than they are under the provincial one. It's true that payroll taxes are something of a sensitive issue in Quebec, where they're terribly high. It's a fla

Finance committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. My name is Audrey Azoulay. I am the Director of Research and Government Relations for the Manufacturiers et Exportateurs du Quebec. I thank the committee for being willing to listen to our organizations's recommendations during these consultations. Before