“Businesses are dying. It's an emergency. The government is in the way. They should stop.”
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Small Business
A debate about small businesses struggling in Canada. The Conservatives raised concerns about excessive regulation and businesses shutting down, while the Liberals discussed round-table discussions and export readiness. The Liberals claimed to be reducing red tape, but offered no specifics.
“I want to look like I care about small business. A million businesses sounds like a big number. I went to some meetings. We'll help some companies sell things to other countries. There's a plan for companies that make weapons. We paused a tax. A business group liked that.”
“Businesses are drowning in rules and fees. The cost of government is $52 billion. I want less red tape, spending and taxes now.”
“I give businesses hope by reducing their red tape. Let me consult them and celebrate my transformation. Never mind the rest.”