Finance committee  Again, I think this question is exactly the kind of question we were asking two and three years ago. Once again I point to Mr. Emerson's recommendations and the government's response as already beginning to address these questions. Anyone who has heard the current president of CS

Finance committee  I think we foresaw the decline coming, which was why we had advocated, prior to 2012, having the Emerson report. There was a general concern as far back as 2009 about the state of the industry and the state of government programs and policies. We have, by and large, been very sat

Finance committee  If you could speak English, it would be easier for me. I'm sorry to use your time in this way. Just a minute, please.

Finance committee  Okay, let's go.

Finance committee  It depends on which side of the business you represent, large or small, whether or not you're in favour of extending the CCPC refundable tax credit model to large business. Large business obviously would like to see that. Since the AIAC represents a collection of both small and

Finance committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. The recommendation from AIAC today is partnered with one from the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters: we both made the same recommendation. The purpose of the recommendation is to mobilize and get some more leverage from the money that has already been