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.

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

There are now 226 professions on the new list, including preschool and grade school teachers, university-level lecturers, social workers, cinema support staff and bricklayers, to name a few.

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.

Premier John Horgan promised to eliminate MSP bills during the last election campaign, replacing the premiums with the Employers Health Tax.