Mr. Speaker, in this petition the petitioners point out that there is now easier and greater access to capital for small and medium sized businesses. They point out however that there needs to be more done to remove red tape and impediments to business. They underline as well that the GST is cumbersome and costly to business. They note the government is currently studying options to replace the goods and services tax. They want the government to consider the needs of business as it goes forward with the various options.
In the House of Commons on November 30th, 1994. See this statement in context.