“We are supporting small businesses. We are helping them sell goods to other countries and including them in our defence plan. We also paused the excise tax to help them.”

“Mr. Speaker, of course, I share my colleague’s concern for our small businesses. Canada is home to one million businesses employing six million Canadians. I have just finished a series of round-table discussions, and we are working with SMEs to help them get export-ready. Small businesses will have their place in Canada’s defence industrial strategy. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business welcomed the suspension of the excise tax. That also supports small businesses in Canada.”

“Our plan helps small businesses by cutting red tape. I talk to business owners every week, and our changes are helping them.”

“Mr. Speaker, we have been clear. That is part of the strategy to support small business. Part of our approach involves reducing red tape for businesses. Obviously, I do not entirely agree with my colleague’s statement. I consult with small business owners every week to understand what they are going through. My sense is that the transformation that we are currently undertaking is helpful and gives our small businesses hope for a bright future.”

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  Government answer in Question Period

  Signal 44 of 100

  Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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