Thanks to Jill Bennett for having #CFIB on to talk about our new report on possible business closures and job losses! Check out smallbusinesseveryday.ca for ways to support #local 🏘️ #smallbusinesseveryday

Thanks Brett Mineer for chatting with #CFIB on RadioNLNews earlier to talk about possible business closures and job losses 25,000 BC business owners are considering closing as a result of the pandemic - see News Release here: cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/econo… #smallbusinesseveryday

So happy Council passed initial zoning bylaw amendments to allow NEW neighbourhood grocery stores across city in response my #cornerstores motion. Great quick start action. NGS’s build connections and support livable communities. More to come on farm stands, local stores...

A really great example of modernizing regulations, & during Red Tape Awareness Week no less! Thank you City of Vancouver Mayor and Council! "The regulations that were in existence only allowed neighbourhood grocery stores that had been in operation prior to 1980,"

Join Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery, and Innovation, for an announcement about a new grant program for BC-based small- and medium-sized businesses. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

"Please shop local and buy bc" - Minister Kahlon Thank you for these important words!

At 930am on Spice Radio 1200AM Muriel Protzer from CFIB - British Columbia will be talking about how small businesses continue to slip through the cracks of government support programs.

Vancouver’s permit systems need urgent rework, councillors say via/⁦The Globe and Mail⁩ ⁦Frances Bula⁩ I agree with ⁦Pete Fry⁩ ⁦Sarah Kirby-Yung 楊瑞蘭⁩ this is a critical consideration in hiring a new city manager. #vanpoli #vanRe theglobeandmail.com/canada/british…

Some good news for small businesses today. Wage and rent subsidy formulas will stay the same until June and revenue comparisons can continue to be made to pre-pandemic revenue. But so much more still needed. cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/news-….

Small businesses in BC face longer road to economic recovery according to Muriel Protzer of CFIB - British Columbia | bit.ly/3qQYjFJ #CityOfPG #northernbc #smallbusiness

Great to see Caroline Cochrane launch their #redtape reduction working group! #CFIB looks forward to seeing the Territory advance this important initiative that will make it easier to do business. fin.gov.nt.ca/en/services/re…

BC has worked hard to keep as many small businesses open as possible during the pandemic. The province has not used a "lockdown forever and forget to reopen" approach like Ontario. But this move is going to hurt many BC small firms.

Metro Vancouver restaurants grappling with news that as of midnight they won't be able to have indoor dining - just take out and patio seating until April 19th. Hawk stuck with food he can't sell & staff who won't be able to pay rent. CKNW omny.fm/shows/steele-d…

Greater restrictions means it’s more difficult for #smallbiz to bring workers back & keep them employed, or make enough revenues to keep their doors open/reopen them when restrictions are lifted... additional support is needed to offset the restrictions.

Port Coquitlam businesses - reach out. We’ve established an “One Stop Shop” Biz Hub to support businesses and our outdoor space/patio program is one call away. No red tape, no fees. Let us help you - and to our residents: let’s have local biz back, shop local, order local.

Thanks Mike Smyth for having #CFIB on to talk about the new business restrictions in #BC - lifelines are still needed for #smallbiz, more clarity around support for restaurants and gyms who were forced shut as of midnight is needed. #bcpoli

Joining Adam Stirling 11am-3pm Weekdays shortly to chat about the new #BC restrictions on businesses. Tune in with CFAX 1070

Spread the word to all your restaurant friends in Metro #Vancouver!! We're offering up to 3 months of free advertising in our new Dished Restaurant Guide! We're here to help support the restaurant owners through the most recent restrictions. dailyhive.com/vancouver/dish…

Some personal news from me: today is my last day with CFIB. Thank you for following me on small business issues and for the incredible conversations over the years! To speak with a CFIB spokesperson please reach out to Annie Dormuth CFIB Alberta or email [email protected]

Today I'm a proud sister. Excited to tune into Eric Protzer 🇨🇦 and Paul Summerville speak about their new book.