Two-thirds (66%) of small businesses want the federal government to concentrate on lowering the overall tax burden now that Parliament is back in session, according to a new survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).
Labor shortages (56%), supply chain disruptions (53%), and red tape (53%) are other top issues that small businesses want them to focus on.
“With all the current challenges small businesses are facing, namely wage pressures, government taxes and rising input costs, it’s not surprising the majority of small firms want the government to help them alleviate their financial burden,” Corinne Pohlmann, Senior Vice-President of National Affairs at CFIB, said.
