According to a survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business 59 per cent of consumers say they are spending more there than at small businesses. 

Despite that 87 per cent of Canadians say they wish they could do more to support small businesses in their community.

The CFIB’s Director for the Prairie Region Jonathan Alward says there’s a way they can do just that. He explains we need to all step up, work together, thank and support local as much as possible this summer whether you’re talking about going out to eat with your family now or doing a staycation when you maybe would have traveled outside the province, they really need the support and we need to help accelerate recovery and get businesses back on their feet.

CFIB has also brought back a contest to show support for local businesses.   Go to Small Business Every Day dot Ca to leave a “thank you” message.    You and the business could both win cash and prizes.