An Act Respecting Regulatory Modernization   lacks any credibility on this issue. Remember, it was just this year that, in its red-tape report card, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business gave the Liberals the worst-ever federal government grade for their inaction on reducing red tape. I can guarantee that every

Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1  . To support hard-working small business owners, budget 2023 has outlined the government's efforts to work closely with small businesses and the payment card industry to lower these fees. This includes the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, which represents over 97,000 small

Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1   more. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy here in Canada. I would point the member to some of the comments made by the CFIB, the Canadian Federation for Independent Business. Its members were extremely pleased to see in our budget a long-standing request, which

Carbon Pricing  Mr. Speaker, it is very interesting to hear my Conservative colleague talk about the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, because the CFIB highlighted just how extraordinary budget 2023 is for small business. It is this Liberal government that has an agreement

Carbon Pricing  Mr. Speaker, small and medium-sized businesses are the backbone of Canada's economy. Unlike the government, the men and women behind these businesses are in direct contact with Canadians and know how to run a company. Lo and behold, the Canadian Federation of Independent

Federal Framework on Autism Spectrum Disorder Act  Mr. Speaker, on a completely different note, after that nice moment courtesy of my colleague from Alberta, I want to go back to the study I cited during question period. The study is from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, and it is called “Fueling Unfairness

Business of Supply  , as their member of Parliament for the last seven years and before then. My relationship with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, Restaurants Canada and all those stakeholders that the member mentioned is second to none. I have been a vocal champion for them. I have one

Carbon Pricing  Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister's carbon tax costs families more than they get back in rebates in every single province it applies in, according to his own Parliamentary Budget Officer. Now we learn from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business that “Despite collecting

Human Resources committee   Budget Officer last week had quite a scathing review. He appeared at a Senate committee and had quite a few things to say about your leadership and the department you're responsible for. We've heard a lot about that today in this committee. The Canadian Federation of Independent

Business of Supply   get by. Now they are telling us that they are not getting by anymore”. Let us talk now about businesses. The results of a recent study by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business were released this week. According to that study, 73% of Quebec's small businesses, about three

Agriculture committee  Alright. If I understand correctly, 20% of your members are asking for an extension, but 80% of your members were able to honour their commitments with the government. Two or three years ago, when this measure brought in, both the Canadian Federation of Independent Business

Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2022   that under control. The only thing on the agenda is taxes, taxes and more taxes. We have been talking about the carbon tax for two months now. Yesterday, I was pleased to see a report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, which polled businesses across the country. One

Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2022   of the government are having on Canadians is affecting businesses as well. We know, from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, that one in six businesses are considering closing their doors. Sixty-two percent of small businesses still carry debt from the pandemic. They are feeling

Small Business   force. I am afraid to report that it is grim. Last week, I met with people from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business who provided an update that, as I had feared, showed that Canadian small businesses continue to fight for survival. Nearly two-thirds have pandemic debt

Small Business  Mr. Speaker, with the cost of living and record-high inflation, small businesses have been forced to bear the brunt of cost increases, which are hitting them hard after more than two years of challenges. According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, small