Supporting local businesses and creating employment opportunities.
That’s the focus today for the Kenora candidates in the Federal election.
Conservative Greg Rickford says his government plans to reduce the small business tax rate to 9%.
The incumbent is also promising increased support for Community Future Development Corporations like PACE.
Rickford is also planning to revamp FedNor to provide new business opportunities and internship positions.
He says there will also be a focus on skills training, especially in remote northern First Nations.
Bob Nault of the Liberals says his party is committed to helping small businesses prosper.
Nault says the Grits plan to introduce a 9% tax cut for small businesses.
He adds they will spend $750-million to help train skilled workers.
Nault says the government needs to open up the north so they can be a part of the regional economy.
Howard Hampton says an NDP government would invest $12-billion over four years in infrastructure to support business opportunities.
Hampton says the Conservatives haven’t done enough to promote growth and notes they haven’t spent money budgeted to create jobs.
He notes this comes at a time when we are experiencing high unemployment and difficult times.
Hampton says the NDP also plans to focus on innovation.
Green candidate Ember McKillop says her government is committed to funding to help small businesses grow.
McKillop says the Green party will provide money to help entrepreneurs get their ideas off the ground.
She notes small businesses are among the biggest employers in the country.
