Dan Kelly

Good to catch up with B.C. NDP MP @gordjohns today in Ottawa. Gord and the NDP were very helpful in pushing for the last round of small business tax reductions and we spoke of next steps.

Good to meet with Federal Finance Minister @fpchampagne today in Montreal. We spoke of the challenges for Canadian small firms and CFIB’s recommendations for the fall budget.

Small businesses are the heart of our Island communities. They create jobs, sponsor local events, support charities, and make PEI a better place to live. Today, and every day, let’s show them some love. Shop local. Share local. Say thank you. Because Local Looks Good on You. ❤️ #SmallBusinessEveryDay #BuyLocal #PEI #ShopLocal

Joining @CFRAOttawa to discuss new proposals to help make government procurement accessible for small business. ‘Buy Canadian’ policy to be simplified for small businesses, minister says - National | Globalnews.ca globalnews.ca/news/11954177/…

Good conversation today with Industry Minister @melaniejoly. We spoke of the challenges for small businesses and made recommendations on how to address the problem, including a reduction in the small business tax rate.

About to join @CityNewsHFX to discuss the state of CUSMA negotiations.

CFIB supports affordability, but the current rules aren’t fair. Many prepared foods sold in grocery stores are PST exempt, while nearly identical items sold by restaurants, cafés and bakeries are still taxed.

🥪Today, Manitoba’s expanded PST grocery exemption takes effect. While it helps lower costs for consumers, many small businesses have spent time updating systems and training staff to implement the changes.

Happy #CanadaDay 🍁 Today, let's celebrate the amazing small businesses that make our country strong and vibrant. Did you know:  66 cents of every dollar spent at a local #smallbiz stay in the local economy Small businesses represent 99.7% of all businesses in Canada   They sponsor local events, support charities, and create a sense of local identit Let's appreciate the hard work and dedication of these entrepreneurs. Their passion, resilience, and creativity are what make Canada truly special. #CanadaDay #TrueNorth

Joining @CTVNews Channel on Manitoba’s sales tax changes.

It is disappointing provinces have missed an important deadline on direct-to-consumer alcohol sales across borders. Governments continue to say all the right things on internal trade, but we’re well past due time to see the action match the rhetoric. Governments had a year to get direct-to-consumer alcohol across the finish line and largely failed. Only New Brunswick and Manitoba allow direct-to-consumer sales from every province across the country. This kind of missed deadline does not bode well for more complex files like expanding mutual recognition to the service sector or harmonizing construction sector health and safety requirements by the end of the year.   If we can't get this right when facing a massive trade threat from the United States, it will be our grandchildren's grandchildren that will still be discussing this.  Provinces need to ensure their political sentiment is matched with tangible changes that help small businesses expand operations across provincial borders. If not, it is time for the federal government to step in and use some of its powers to make things happen.

Canadian internal trade ministers recommit to direct-to-consumer alcohol sales after missing deadline theglobeandmail.com/politics/artic…

Protecting and simplifying CUSMA exemption is the top trade priority for small business as negotiations continue cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/prote…

The #BigThankYouContest is here 🎉 Celebrate your favourite #smallbiz and enter for a chance to win cash prizes, and more for you and the business you thank ➡️ Thank a Business: hubs.li/Q04mXHg40   A BIG Thank You to our sponsors @Interac @Chase  #SmallBusinessEveryDay

Small business owners plan to increase employee compensation (51%)💸, expand their operations (49%)🛠️, and hire new employees (38%) 👩‍🏭👷 with their upcoming savings from the small business tax rate reduction! This week's #TaxCutTuesday spotlight: La Casa Del Antojo from Leamington, On the Ball Orthotics from Barrie, and Wright Landscaping from Bloomingdale (Waterloo) who proudly signed our SBTR petition. Thank you! 🙌 @CFIBNews @WrightLandscape @PBethlenfalvy @ninatangri #TaxCutTuesday #ONsmallbiz #CFIBadvocacy #SmallBusiness

Glad to see Finance Minister @FP_Champagne specifically welcoming ideas on how to support SMEs as he consults on the fall budget. CFIB has many ideas - starting with cutting the small biz rate to 6% and increasing the threshold to $700,000. Champagne seeks pitches for tax changes, energy policy ahead of 2026 budget /via @globeandmail theglobeandmail.com/politics/artic…

Thank you MP Jessica Fancy for meeting with CFIB today. Merci à la députée Fancy pour la conversation enrichissante aujourd’hui, en compagnie de @JasminGuenette

"The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) was unimpressed with the energy rebates, calling for a lowering of Alberta’s small business tax rate." “A one-time $100 rebate is simply a drop in the bucket compared to the sustained cost increases businesses are absorbing every month,” Keyli Loeppky of the CFIB said in a statement." calgaryherald.com/opinion/column…

📊 Small business confidence saw virtually no change this month, with the index remaining below the 50-point mark for a second month in a row, finds the latest Canadian Federation of Independent Business (#CFIB) Business Barometer®. 🔗 Find out more: hubs.li/Q04lQ-yf0

- 73% felt the federal gov't did not support them - 58% still felt pressure from higher fuel costs - 55% would not suggest starting a business now - 48% reported taxes were squeezing margins - 43% found it difficult to do biz due to economic/political uncertainty & other costs.