I think the reason Mr. Achen has become so famous is that when he walked out the front door of his house and recorded his frustrations with this high-tax government, and posted the resulting video, unedited, on LinkedIn, small businesses across the country could relate. They have been under attack since 2015, when the then-government raised the small business tax rate from 9% to 11%, only to have to reverse itself under immense pressure. They are now paying higher payroll taxes on CPP payroll. They're paying a higher carbon tax for which small businesses get no rebate whatsoever, and of course, the tax changes introduced in 2017 and now coming into effect penalize small businesses for saving within their companies or sharing the work and earnings with family members.
It is no surprise that you became a celebrity when you very succinctly and authentically expressed your personal frustration with the outright attack that this government declared on people like you and the clients you serve. I want to thank you for sharing their frustration and giving voice on behalf of entrepreneurs everywhere.
Out of deference, I'll give you a chance to respond.