Manitoba business owners are making their thoughts known on measures they want to see to help their businesses survive and thrive.

Tyler Slobogian, a Senior Policy Analyst with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business lists them here.

“Right now, based on our data, the most widely supported measures for Manitoba businesses is that we are strengthening the border at 66 percent and reducing the tax burden at 62 percent. With retaliatory tariffs coming in at about 24 percent, it’s the least supported measure.”

CFIB believes the various levels of government need to take bold action and has provided recommendations to help businesses.

They include focussing on cutting red tape, addressing internal trade barriers, reducing the tax burden on businesses and strengthening border measures.

Slobogian added that Canada needs to stabilize our supply chain through our ports and railways and promote our energy sector, as well.

For the full interview with Slobogian, catch Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10.