Finance committee  The thinking is along the same lines as with workforce training. It is very important to reinvest in our productivity. We were not bringing up the rear, but among the G20 countries, we were not among the leaders in terms of investment in research and development. You're right in

Finance committee  That is a very good question. First, I want to point out that, at the very beginning of the crisis, I was strongly in favour of wage subsidies. I was in favour of finding a way for the state, the Government of Canada, to become a kind of buyer of last resort for our businesses

Finance committee  Thank you very much, Mr. Ste-Marie. As an economist, I must admit that I agree with the diagnosis made by some of my fellow economists here, including Dr. Mintz, which I welcome. Yes, the debt burden and the deficit are significant, but I have the following reservation. We are

Finance committee  I repeat that we must train the workforce and increase the amounts currently on the table. The federal government has a role to play, particularly by improving employment insurance programs. The provinces will have to come to an agreement with Ottawa so that it can be done quickl

Finance committee  Mr. Chair, members of the committee, I would first like to thank you for your invitation to appear before the committee. I'm delighted to be here. I would like to share with you my thoughts on three main elements: first, on the nature of current and future assistance measures; s