Freedom Flyer 10

I would like to congratulate you on the article in your December issue, "BIA Backlash."

Business Improvement Areas have slipped into Ontario relatively quietly. In my opinion, it is time small business (not just retailers) realize that BIAs are one more instance of government encroaching and interfering with small business. Advertising and promotion is one area where government does not have to force businesses to contribute to a common pool to "improve" business. Small business wants less government interference, not more.