There should be no doubt that small businesses are the backbone of Quebec’s economy, and as such, we believe it’s only fair to ask you to seriously prioritize red tape reduction. We’re not asking for handouts, we’re asking for a fair shot to compete, grow, and drive Quebec’s economic success.
The next government action plan on regulatory and administrative relief for 2026-2030 is your chance to act and become a leader in red tape reduction across Canada. Reducing our administrative burden means giving us more time to do what we do best: creating jobs and revenue that will secure a prosperous future for all!
We’re asking you to:
- Balance consumer protection laws by allowing business owners to:
- Request a deposit for reservations so that SMEs are safeguarded in the event of “no-shows”.
- Charge additional fees for credit card payments.
- Gradually reduce payroll tax rates to at least the national average, and reduce the FSS rate, including for self-employed workers.
- Abolish the Law on Collective Agreement Decrees (LDCC).
- Remove the hours-worked barrier to access the SME tax rate (5500 hours).
- Reduce the administrative requirements associated with Law 25 and significantly improve support for SMEs.
- Simplify the francization process.
- Adopt a regulatory relief law that embodies the essence of the government policy.
- Review the rules governing the production, trade, and sale of alcohol.
- Review the government's calculation methodology for administrative formalities to truly limit regulatory inflation and apply the one-for-one rule.
- Appoint a dedicated Minister for SMEs and Regulatory Relief, reporting directly to the Executive Council.
