Carbon Tax, CPP, Red Tape Remain Chief Headaches for Small Business, Advocacy Group Says

Carbon Tax, CPP, Red Tape Remain Chief Headaches for Small Business, Advocacy Group Says
Challenges facing small businesses include increases in Canadian Pension Plan contributions, carbon taxes, and red tape. Castleski/Shutterstock
Michael Wing
Michael Wing
Editor and Writer
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Among the many challenges small businesses have faced so far this year, taxes and regulations remain the hardest pills to swallow, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).

Small businesses have seen a series of policy hurdles sent their way recently—from increases in Canadian Pension Plan contributions and the minimum wage to carbon taxes and red tape, says the organization, which has over 110,000 members.

Michael Wing
Michael Wing
Editor and Writer
Michael Wing is a writer and editor based in Calgary, Canada, where he was born and educated in the arts. He writes mainly on culture, human interest, and trending news.
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