'The city can't just give up': Vancouver councillor to table motion to support small business

Vancouver Councillor George Affleck will introduce a motion next week that asks for a review of the city’s small business strategy.

The motion will seek a review of current policies and programs and will look to create a small business policy council to advocate on behalf of independent and small firms.

“Our engine is driven by small business,” said Affleck. “To not have a small business [council] seems to be an omission on the part of the city.”

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