In the midst of uncertainty surrounding our neighbours to the south, particularly regarding U.S. tax reform, the Liberal government delivered a modest federal budget that is focused on skills training, innovation and how Canada will promote sustainable growth.

With high expectations of growing the Canadian economy, the government outlined a forecasted deficit of $28.5-billion, up from $27.8-billion, and laid out a long-term vision that expands on measures implemented in the Liberal’s first budget.

Here are the top items small business owners need to know about how the 2017 federal budget may impact them:

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