The
Canadian Federation of Independent Business says 76 per cent of the farmers it
surveyed say government regulations and paper work are a serious concern for
their businesses.
That’s
seven per cent more than businesses in other sectors.
The CFIB
says it’s also the fifth straight year that more farmers than other businessmen
complained about red tape.
The
Federation’s Marilyn Braun-Pollon said as an example that farmers complain that
Statistics Canada’s surveys arrive in the middle of their busiest time of the
year, spring seeding.
She is,
however, pleased that the 2016 Census of Agriculture is moving online.
The CFIB
said farmers are looking to expand their operations and implement innovative
technologies and practices, so governments need to ensure they’re not being held
back by out-dated, redundant and confusing regulations.
