A new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says many Manitoba small businesses are worried higher fuel costs could put a damper on the summer tourism season.
According to CFIB, 86 percent of Manitoba small businesses surveyed said they’re concerned fuel prices could have a negative impact.
CFIB Senior Policy Analyst Robin Bezte, who is based in Winnipeg, says the concern is not just about what people pay at the pump.
Bezte says local tourism could help soften some of that pressure, especially if Manitobans choose to explore closer to home this summer.
CFIB is also encouraging people to support small businesses through its SmallBusinessEveryDay Big Thank You Contest, which runs from June 29 to July 13.
