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A Budget for Business or Bust
A Budget for Business or Bust
With our GDP at a standstill, businesses need to see a focus on protecting and fostering growth in the upcoming...
With our GDP at a standstill, businesses need to see a focus on protecting and fostering growth in the upcoming federal budget ahead of this year’s federal election. The federal budget is set to be released on March 19, and only time will tell if it will keep in mind the business community’s needs. With small businesses in Canada employing more than 8.2 million Canadians, this budget could be a score or bust for the federal government in its upcoming election.
Find our more in this month’s 5 Minutes for Business, A Budget for Business or Bust.
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