Thank you for that kind introduction.
I would like to thank you all for coming here today.
And I would like to thank the Vancouver Board of Trade for inviting me to speak with you today.
Hello everyone. Thank you all for being here. Thank you to Montréal's airport for giving us such a warm welcome today for this important announcement. I am proud to be here with my honourable colleague, Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, to discuss a movement that continues to threaten our safety, both abroad and here in Canada.
Good afternoon, thank you for that kind introduction and thank you for joining us today.
It's great to be here in Fort St. John. I've had a busy day. I'd like to thank MP Bob Zimmer (Prince George ¿ Peace River) for planning today's events. Earlier this morning, I met with members of the accounting firm MNP to hear their thoughts on the Canada Revenue Agency's programs and services.
Good morning, thank you for that kind introduction and thank you for joining us today.
Small businesses represent about half of the jobs in the private sector and a third of Canada's gross domestic product. They are vital to Canada's long-term economic prosperity, and our Government has made a commitment to support them.
Thank you for that kind introduction. It's a pleasure to be here.
For more than 25 years, Western Economic Diversification Canada has been the catalyst for innovation in western Canada.
Let me provide a quick overview of what we set out to do with Let's Talk TV . . . the conclusions we came to . . . and what it may mean for you as documentary makers.