Discussion · Government Orders
Carol Anstey Conservative
“Small businesses are closing faster than they are opening, and most owners say now is a bad time to start one. I want the government to explain how its economic plan addresses this.”
“Mr. Speaker, I would just like to point out some financial indicators we have right now, particularly as they pertain to small business. The CFIB has said that for six quarters in a row, we have had more small businesses closing down than are starting up. It has described us as being in an “entrepreneurial drought”. About 55% of entrepreneurs are saying they do not suggesting opening a business. How do the Liberals square that with their economic update?”
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Mr. Speaker, I would just like to point out some financial indicators we have right now, particularly as they pertain to small business. The CFIB has said that for six quarters in a row, we have had more small businesses closing down than are starting up. It has described us as being in an “entrepreneurial drought”. About 55% of entrepreneurs are saying they do not suggesting opening a business. How do the Liberals square that with their economic update?