Some Liberal MPs are growing skittish as small business owners mobilize against proposals to change the tax regime, and they will tell Finance Minister Bill Morneau that his plans need a tweak to stave off an electoral backlash. "Some folks don't think these proposed changes are the right way to do it, and they're quite boisterous about it. Liberal MP Stephen Fuhr says the opposition is ready to pounce on marginal Liberal ridings like his that could be vulnerable in the next election. Liberal caucus chair, said 30 per cent of constituents in his Surrey Centre riding have a connection to a small business. — Liberal MP Francis ScarpaleggiaLiberal Quebec MP Francis Scarpaleggia, the national caucus chair, said Morneau's plan is not yet set in stone.

Source: CBC News September 02, 2017 08:59 UTC