Huron-Bruce MP fights to save local businesses from tax hikes

Tuesday night (Oct. 3) in the House of Commons, the Liberal government of prime minister Justin Trudeau defeated a Conservative motion to extend the consultation period on the controversial proposed tax changes for small businesses.

As the 75-day consultation period wraps up, more than 70 business associations from across Canada have come together and asked finance minister Bill Morneau to take these unfairly-targeted proposals off the table.

"Over the past 90 days, my office has been inundated with feedback from constituents," said Huron-Bruce MP Ben Lobb. "People from all across the riding are concerned about how these changes will affect their business. The businesses Trudeau is targeting are hardworking Canadians who make big financial commitments, work long hours and make endless sacrifices. His policies are hurting the very people he claims to help."

In July, the finance minister announced intentions to introduce tax changes that will impact hardworking small and medium-sized business owners who play by the rules and create jobs in their communities, said Lobb.