I definitely have had this conversation with constituents of mine, and I understand where the polarization lies. That's why I'm asking for the Minister to consider existing businesses right now in the wake of a pandemic. It's not an opportunity for multiple other businesses right now in the middle of a pandemic to all of a sudden turn around and access this funding. It's targeted towards existing businesses who are already established within our communities who are having, basically, cash-flow issues in the middle of a pandemic to turn around and pivot their businesses. My concern with waiting for a review is that these businesses will already potentially be going out of business by the time the government is able to do their review and come out with recommendations. I'm wondering what timeline the Minister is working towards on these changes.
Caitlin Cleveland on Question 454-19(2): Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) Policy
In the Legislative Assembly on November 2nd, 2020. See this statement in context.
Question 454-19(2): Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) Policy
Oral Questions
November 2nd, 2020
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