Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Earlier I spoke about some changes that the government should undertake that would help small businesses grow, help build our capacity, and keep Northerners working. These are cross-departmental issues, but I will address my questions to the Minister of Finance. As I stated, to bid on government tenders worth over $100,000, bidders must put down a five per cent cash bond or a 10 per cent security bond. Given that this requirement may unduly penalize small businesses that are just doing their best to get ahead or stay afloat in this economy, and given that there's other, more accommodating ways that to protect the government's interest, will the government commit to reviewing this policy and ultimately, increasing that $100,000 threshold to an amount that allows and helps small businesses to compete and grow. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
R.J. Simpson on Question 72-18(2): Supporting Small Businesses With GNWT Contracting Policies
In the Legislative Assembly on February 29th, 2016. See this statement in context.
Question 72-18(2): Supporting Small Businesses With GNWT Contracting Policies
Oral Questions
February 28th, 2016
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