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National Council
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Small Business Outreach
Budget 2025
Do you expect Budget 2025 to have a positive impact on your business?
Yes
No
Unsure
Do you expect Budget 2025 increase costs to your business?
Yes
No
Unsure
If yes, please specify which areas of your business costs are most affected:
Labour and Payroll Costs
Labour and wages
Payroll costs (CPP, EI, benefits)
Taxes
Corporate and small business taxes
Carbon pricing impacts on business inputs
Energy, Transportation, and Fuel Costs
Utilities and energy costs
Transportation and fuel costs
Regulatory and Administrative Costs
Permits, licences, and fees
Professional fees (legal, accounting, compliance-related consulting)
Financing and Interest Costs
Financing and interest costs
Do you plan to invest in new equipment, hiring, or expansion as a result of Budget 2025?
Yes
No
Unsure
If yes, please specify which areas you plan to invest in (select all that apply):
New equipment or machinery (capital investments, productivity upgrades)
Hiring additional staff (full‑time or part‑time)
Workforce training and skills development
Technology and digital adoption (software, automation, cybersecurity)
Business expansion (increased capacity, new location, market growth)
Energy‑efficient or cost‑saving upgrades
Research and product development
Facility improvements or renovations
Supply chain or inventory capacity
Health, safety, or regulatory compliance upgrades
Other (please specify)
Other
Budget 2025 outlines federal debt to GDP is expected to rise over the next 5 years. Do you expect this will impact Canada’s financial position and force future tax increases on businesses?
Yes
No
Unsure
Budget 2025 shows the federal government is expected to pay more money servicing the debt than they spend on healthcare through the Canada Health Transfer or collect in GST revenue. Do you expect this level of debt to negatively impact the government’s ability to keep taxes low and competitive for businesses?
Yes
No
Unsure
Budget 2025 will improve my ability to plan financially for the next year.
Agree
Disagree
Unsure
The federal government’s support in Budget 2025 targets the needs of small businesses effectively.
Agree
Disagree
Unsure
What is your main takeaway from Budget 2025 regarding your business?
What recommendations would you give policymakers for future budgets to better support small businesses?
