Advocacy, Thought Leadership
Small Business in Canada: A Reality Check
BY SHONDELL SABAD, SENIOR STRATEGIC ADVISOR AT THE ALBERTA ENTERPRISE GROUP
A recent article from the Fraser Institute titled “Small business in Canada—a reality check” offers a timely reminder: while we often celebrate entrepreneurs as the backbone of our economy, we continue to make it harder for them to succeed.
Small businesses make up over 98% of all firms in Canada and employ nearly two-thirds of private sector workers. Yet high taxes, rising labour costs, excessive regulation, and persistent inflation are creating an increasingly hostile environment for those taking risks and creating jobs.
At Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG), we believe a healthy, vibrant small business ecosystem is essential to Alberta’s future. Without it, we risk fewer startups, slower growth, and weaker communities.
That’s why AEG continues to champion policies that reduce red tape, improve competitiveness, and support long-term private sector investment. Small business isn’t a side story – it’s the foundation of economic resilience.
