The DSA of Canada had the opportunity to reach out to their respective member companies to determine questions that they would like to pose to Prime Minister Stephen Harper. A final set of key questions were shared with the Prime Minister’s office which were answered in writing by PM Harper.
1. Can you speak to initiatives that have been implemented to support small business owners and particularly the direct selling industry? What types of initiatives are planned for the future?
Small businesses are the fabric of our communities, and when they succeed, communities succeed. Our government recognizes this, and this is why we’re working hard to make it easier for Canada’s entrepreneurs to succeed.
We have kept taxes down, froze the employment insurance premium rate, and as you may know, we’re reducing the tax rate for