Saskatoon mayoral hopefuls outline business plans [Video]

The Saskatoon civic election is drawing closer, with mayoral candidates outlining their visions to keep the city competitive and attract businesses.

Cynthia Block released a platform on Wednesday aimed at streamlining the regulatory process by connecting aspiring business owners to regulators. She also highlighted the importance of infrastructure and amenities to attract businesses and proposed creating a small business tax class.

“My vision for a thriving Saskatoon means working with partners and ensuring everyone has a share in our success,” Block said.

Candidate Gord Wyant, emphasized the need to conduct efficiency audits across City Hall’s departments to tackle regulatory inefficiencies. Wyant also voiced his support for a small business tax class.

“We want to see a small business tax rate, of course, we’ve supported the chamber and pledge, we’ve signed onto the chamber and pledge which calls for a small business tax rate. That’s very, very important,” Wyant said.

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