CFIB available to comment on Throne Speech, Bills 1 and 2
EDMONTON, May 22, 2019 – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is available to provide a small business perspective on today’s Alberta Throne Speech. CFIB is also able to comment on the first two pieces of legislation expected to be tabled later this week: Bill 1, The Carbon Tax Repeal Act, and Bill 2, The Open for Business Act.
New survey results from CFIB show the majority of small business owners feel confident the Alberta government is committed to improving the business climate (90 per cent). We are hoping that today’s Throne Speech will solidify this confidence.
The independent business community is most looking forward to two pieces of legislation that were outlined in today’s Throne Speech. More specifically, 84 per cent support repealing the province’s carbon tax, and 91 per cent support reducing Alberta’s general corporate income tax rate to 8% by 2022.
Richard Truscott, Vice President, Alberta and BC, will be available in the rotunda of the legislature to speak to media following the Throne Speech. Mr. Truscott is also available for interviews by phone or through Skype.
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