(OTTAWA) – The Green Party of Canada released the following statement during Small Business Week:
“In May 2015, I introduced a Private Member’s Bill that would ensure that the federal government supports and promotes small businesses by establishing a mandatory review process to consider the impacts of legislation on small businesses,” said Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands). “The Creation of theSmall Business Assessment Act (C-682) is now awaiting second reading. During Small Business Week, I urge my colleague and Government House Leader, the Hon. Bardish Chaggar, to consider converting this bill into a government-sponsored bill to assist small businesses across Canada.”
Jean-Luc Cooke, GPC Critic for Small Business, said: "Small businesses are vital to the economy of small towns and employ half of Canadians. We will continue to championsmall businesses as the job and wealth creators they are."
Bill C-682 would amend the Department of Industry Act to establish a mandatory review of the potential impact any proposed government bill or regulation would have on smallbusinesses. A Small Business Impact Assessment would consider how changes to regulations and legislation would impact:
- Small businesses’ ability to seek financial assistance
- Conditions for investments in and by small businesses
- Small businesses’ ability to participate in a competitive marketplace
- The long-term viability and sustainability of small businesses.
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For additional information or to arrange an interview, contact:
Dan Palmer
Press Secretary | Attaché de presse
dan.palmer@greenparty.ca
m: (613) 614-4916