Quebec businesses worried after Trudeau steps down, Trump inauguration looms [Video]

Business groups in Quebec say they are facing greater uncertainty considering Justin Trudeau’s impending departure and want more support.

In just two weeks Donald Trump will be sworn-in as president of the United States, which has many businesses on edge said Veronique Proulx, president of the Quebec Federation of Chambers of Commerce.

“What we would need right now, ideally, is a very strong leadership,” she said, “to make sure that we have the Canadian government representing Quebec and Canadian businesses towards this administration, and to make sure that we do have a response that is ready.”

It’s not just the threat of 25 per cent tariffs worrying Quebec businesses. Trump has also indicated he may lower corporate tax, which could encourage Canadian companies to invest more in the U.S. instead of here at home.

Christina Santini, head of national affairs with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, would like to …