Shachi Kurl CFIB |
CFIB Urges
Government Action
on Taxes, Spending & “Family
Day”
As BC’s provincial government prepares to unveil
the budget for the 2012/13 fiscal year, the Canadian Federation of Independent
Business is appealing to Premier Christy Clark to ensure that the needs and
priorities of the critical small- and medium-sized business sector are not
forgotten.
“BC’s small business sector is the backbone of our
provincial economy and has been hit hard by global economic turmoil and rising
costs at home,” says Shachi Kurl, CFIB’s Director of Provincial Affairs.
“We are very encouraged by recent statements from Finance
Minister Kevin Falcon indicating that BC is on track for a balanced budget by
2013/14. Our surveys show that 91% of CFIB members consider this a priority, and
it’s imperative for the health of BC’s business climate that this be the case,”
says Kurl. “We will be looking to ensure this government keeps spending within
reasonable limits tomorrow.”
Ms. Kurl says that CFIB will also be looking for government
to honour its commitment to eliminate the Small Business Tax. “We recognize the
fiscal circumstances of this government, and understand it is likely not
possible to eliminate the tax by April 1, 2012, as originally
promised. However, we call on the government to do so as soon as is fiscally
possible within a balanced budget framework.”
Kurl says CFIB will also be looking for action to help
mitigate the impact of the proposed Family Day holiday, which CFIB estimates
will cost an average small business paying average wages $1135 in labour costs
alone. “Member support for Family Day nearly doubles when potential government
offsetting measures are considered.” CFIB is also looking for a freeze on the
Carbon Tax Rate after July 1, 2012; and looking to see the Taxpayer Fairness and
Service Code enshrined in legislation as part of a clear and consistent
transition back to the PST.
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