Small businesses squeezed by postal strike prompt CFIB call for action from Ottawa [Video]

As the Canada Post workers strike enters its second week, Canadians are already feeling impacts ahead of the busy holiday season, with some calling for Ottawa to step in.

Seventy-two per cent of small businesses feel negatively impacted by cashflow issues linked to the postal strike, according to a Canadian Federation of Independent Business survey.

While negotiations between Canada Post and its workers continue with the help of a government mediator, CFIB sent an open letter to the federal labour minister urging action to end the strike.

“It doesn’t look like any end is in sight, and after a week of this, small-business owners can’t take much more,” said Brianna Solberg with CFIB.

“So, with no end in sight, really, we’re asking the federal government to take whatever steps are necessary for the sake of the economy to get things back in operation.”

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