Finance committee  I think it's a simple question, but not necessarily a simple answer.

Finance committee  As I was saying, I think it's a simple question; I'm not entirely sure it's a simple answer. I think some of what you're mentioning will certainly hurt a certain type of business and might help some other types. It's very hard to say. The situation we are faced with and what we'

Finance committee  I think that this measure would give businesses a little bit of breathing room. However, this measure will not resolve the serious problem of entrepreneurs who retire and who, one day or the next, close their business, regardless of the tax rate.

Finance committee  There is no doubt that the University of Saskatchewan is a great example of what's going on and what has to be done. We strongly believe that universities and private businesses have to work hand in hand to develop new technologies that will benefit everyone.

Finance committee  There is no doubt about it, this is a huge problem throughout the country. Young people are finding it increasingly difficult to find a job. That is, moreover, why we would like to see some measures encouraging entrepreneurship. If people could create their own jobs and be part

Finance committee  That's certainly one way to look at it, for sure.

Finance committee  There's no doubt that developing new export, and even import, markets is of the utmost importance for the development of that network of small and medium-sized businesses. What I believe is most important is to conserve and to build on that network. When one piece falls, it certa

Finance committee  Actually, I think there's always a way to pay back RRSPs and that's why there would be a fairly lengthy timeline to allow for that. In other words, if for whatever reason that business went bankrupt, the individual would still have enough time to turn things around. That is why w

Finance committee  Fine. Our last strategic point is using all our resources. Canada has long relied on its vast natural resources to act as an engine of economic development, but we now believe that we must promote the use of natural resources in accordance with the most stringent environmental s

Finance committee  Thank you, members, for having us here today. For over 20 years, the Regroupement des jeunes chambres de commerce du Québec has been supporting and growing a strong network of young people's chambers of commerce and youth sections throughout the province. The RJCCQ represents mo