When asked about the upcoming Saskatchewan provincial election on October 28, 2024, 98 per cent of small business owners indicated they intend to vote, but 37 per cent say they are still unsure who they will vote for. In addition, only 4 per cent of Saskatchewan small business owners are very confident that their concerns and priorities will receive attention during the election campaign.
Since the next government will be the steward of our economic recovery, it is crucial that their economic priorities line up with small business priorities. We asked you what those priorities should be, and here is what you told us:
The next provincial government must adopt a “do no harm” approach to policies that will affect small businesses. Not only does this mean keeping existing costs and regulatory burdens low, but also avoiding adding new costs and additional red tape that could hamstring small businesses when they can least afford it.