Finance committee  Capital régional et coopératif Desjardins is a limited partnership that raises the funds of Quebeckers. More than 110,000 Quebeckers have already acquired a stake and made financial contributions. A portion of the fund qualifies for a 50% tax credit from the Government of Quebec.

Finance committee  Yes, we have already asked the Government of Canada to look at the model whereby Quebeckers' savings—but, in this case, it would be Canadians' savings—are taken and invested directly in communities. That way, individuals have some influence over their investment. It's a good mode

Finance committee  We've had discussions on the model, but we haven't received a definitive answer on the idea.

Finance committee  Good afternoon, Mr. Chair and hon. members of the Standing Committee on Finance. My name is Daniel Roussel and I am the Consulting Director for the Senior Vice-President, Cooperation and Corporate Affairs of the Desjardins Group. We are honoured to give testimony before you today