Small businesses are set to receive federal funding as their revenue dries up during the pandemic, but according to some organizations that represent employers, it may be too little, too late.

The CFIB is calling for a wage subsidy of 75 per cent, in some cases, for small businesses.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says nearly one in three businesses cannot survive more than a month under current conditions.

Both the federal government and the Bank of Canada have more — much more — to do, according to some economists and business advocates.

A 10 per cent wage subsidy won't be enough for many entrepreneurs, some experts say.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says half of Canada's small firms have seen a drop in sales due to the new coronavirus pandemic.

Jonathan Alward, director of provincial affairs at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, says COVID-19 closures have had a significant impact on Manitoba businesses.

A Saskatoon small business owner says the cost of his product rose between 35 and 40 per cent because of rail blockades.

Alberta business owners are sounding the alarm over delays and lost business as ongoing rail blockades continue across Canada.

More voices in the agriculture industry are being raised to have the carbon tax on gasoline, diesel fuel, propane and natural gas exempt for farmers.