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House Hansard - 113

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 19, 2022 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 113 - Oct/19/22
Mrs. Jenica Atwin (Fredericton, Lib.)
  • Oct/19/22 2:10:25 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, from food to art and everything in between, small business has so much to offer. It is often said that small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and these businesses are also the very heart of communities such as Fredericton. Walking around our city, I see countless small businesses, founded by creative, innovative and tenacious entrepreneurs, that allow Frederictonians endless opportunities to support local. As we celebrate, we must not overlook the many challenges and long-lasting impacts of the pandemic on local businesses. These challenges have been felt by business owners, employees and patrons, and as a government we must do what is necessary to support small businesses on the path of economic recovery and prosperity. I will also take this time to highlight some of the incredible success stories in the face of adversity. One small business owner I met opened her store just months before the pandemic hit. She decided to pivot her operation to a grocery delivery model and saw her business grow and thrive. Two weeks ago, she announced the launch of a second location. That adaptive spirit is what we need to build prosperous communities. I join my voice to those of my colleagues to celebrate Small Business Week and to encourage all Canadians to shop local.
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Context: House Hansard - 113 - Oct/19/22
Ms. Anju Dhillon (Dorval—Lachine—LaSalle, Lib.)
  • Oct/19/22 3:08:49 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, our government has been there from the very beginning to support small businesses across Canada. They are the heart of our communities and the backbone of our economy. That is why it is crucial that we all work together to give small business owners the support they need to succeed. Can the right hon. Prime Minister remind Canadians what our government has been doing to support small businesses?
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Context: House Hansard - 113 - Oct/19/22
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • Oct/19/22 3:09:22 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I would first like to thank the member for Dorval—Lachine—LaSalle for her question and for all her hard work. Canadians know who really stands up for small business. When we proposed a tax cut to help small businesses grow, the Conservatives voted against it. When we helped 1,400 small businesses in Ottawa get back on their feet after the convoy crisis, the opposition leader said he was proud of the occupiers. The Conservatives refuse to properly support small business owners, but we on this side of the House will always be there for small businesses in this country.
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