A survey of Startups found that they are confident about 2007.

One of the points made in the press release was that "66 per cent said the federal government is 'not supportive' of their startup, with 29 per cent saying they received no support at all."

Edmonton, Oct. 10 /CNW/ - Canadian small business owners are confident
about growth prospects in the coming year, but feel held back by the details
of running a business. In addition, many believe the federal government is not
doing enough to support their startups, according to a new survey of Canadian
small business owners on behalf of Intuit Canada. [Read the details]

What do people want from the Government? From my perspective, I think they do a pretty good job. I wonder how many of the small business startups surveyed had known about these government sites and services?

• 
  The Truth About Small Business Grants in Canada


• Business and Industry Canada


• Canadian Small Business Financing Program


• Key Support and Information Services


• Canada Business Service Centres


• Federal
  Economic Development Initiative in Northern Ontario


• Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency


• Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions


• Western Economic
  Diversification Canada


• Business Development Bank of Canada


• Statistics Canada


• Standards Council
  of Canada: Your Gateway to the National Standards System


• Strategis


• Canadian Tourism
  Commission


• Environment Canada


• Canadian Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse


• Canadian Business Environmental Performance Office

How's that for government support? What else do you want? Except maybe lower taxes?