Public Accounts committee  If I may, the shareholder issue is not a case that I'm aware of, but it reminded me that in those instances, the loans are repayable. We'll recoup the money. On the issue of—

Public Accounts committee  On the issue of no jobs, I think it was at the early stage, and it was the issue of a full-time employee versus a part-time employee. That situation was remedied. As for a business that was not in operation, there had been, to my knowledge, a change in ownership and the business

Public Accounts committee  We had similar results. We went to six particular not-for-profits that helped us in the delivery. We had the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre. We had the Kirkland and District Community Development Corporation. It was also a way to reach out to more diversified clientele and

Public Accounts committee  We have offices in most Quebec regions, including Abitibi‑Témiscamingue. Our employees understand the needs of the regions quite well. They are partners in the regions and work together with all local economic stakeholders. They are therefore well positioned to examine projects i

Public Accounts committee  For now, this fund is closed. However, we still have our regular programs, which are designed to make the economy greener and more innovative. We need to consider that aspect as well.

Public Accounts committee  Indeed, flexibility is important. In our implementation, the stated objective is that this is a national policy. Overall, the criteria were actually still met, in my view. I do agree that it is important to harmonize the definitions. You may already know that I am also the presi

Public Accounts committee  I agree with what Chris Padfield said. We are consulting a lot more.

Public Accounts committee  Good morning. It is my privilege to appear before this committee today. I will start by saying that I am joining you from Gatineau, which is located on the unceded territory of the Algonquin and Anishinabe peoples. I'm here in my capacity as FedNor's interim president. As noted