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Sask. small business owner illustrates cost-of-living struggle: NDP


Published on 2024-12-11 17:00:51 - The StarPhoenix
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  • Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck speaks about how the cost-of-living crisis is impacting families in the lead up to Christmas, and how the provincial government can help, at Reclaim Maternity Baby Kids on Circle Dr. E. Alongside her are store owner Janel Edwards and Don McBean, the NDP MLA for Saskatoon Chief Mistawasis (right).

The article from The StarPhoenix discusses the financial struggles faced by small business owners in Saskatchewan, highlighted through the experiences of a local entrepreneur named Sarah. Sarah, who runs a small boutique, illustrates the increasing cost of living and doing business, which includes rising rent, utility costs, and supply chain issues. She explains how these escalating expenses are squeezing her profit margins, making it difficult to keep her business afloat. The NDP (New Democratic Party) has used Sarah's story to critique the current government's economic policies, arguing that they fail to support small businesses adequately. The piece also touches on broader economic issues like inflation and the lack of government support for small enterprises, which are vital to the local economy. Sarah's situation underscores the broader narrative of economic hardship faced by many in the province, prompting calls for policy changes to alleviate these pressures.

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