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Q: This is the CFIB’s 50th anniversary.

What does this milestone mean to you?

A: Our 50th is a big deal. Before our
founder John Bulloch created CFIB, most

policies were decided by big government,

big business and big labour unions.
Today, small business owners have a seat

at the table. While small firms continue
to face high taxes and many unfair rules

and regulations, there are thousands of

policies that have been changed for the
better. As an example, just a few weeks

ago, CFIB won a major long-term battle
for tax fairness for business owners

who wish to sell their business to their

children. We are thrilled to report that Bill
C-208 was passed and proclaimed into

law, reversing a terrible policy that made

it less expensive to sell your business
to a stranger than to your kids. We have

worked with the Liberals, NDP and Tories

on three separate private member’s bills
over the years and I’m pleased to report

that the third time was a charm. It is a
good example of the power of our informal

motto: “we never give up and we never go

away”.

Q: What are the long and short-term goals
of the CFIB right now? What are your

objectives as President?

A: In the short-term, we will be working
to get our members through the difficult

months ahead as they and the economy

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