Clifford Small

CBC reports Clifford Small faces lawsuits over more than $350,000 in unpaid restaurant rent and taxes

CBC reports that Clifford Small, the Conservative MP for Central Newfoundland, and his business are facing legal action over alleged unpaid rent and taxes tied to a restaurant in Mount Pearl. The report says both the property owner and the City of Mount Pearl have filed claims, and his office did not comment.

CBC video coverage highlights the same restaurant lawsuit allegations against Small

CBC’s video segment repeats the allegation that Small’s Smitty’s restaurant business is facing more than $350,000 in claims related to rent and taxes. It frames the dispute as a pair of legal actions by the municipality and the property owner.

OpenParliament records Small speaking in the House and voting on several motions

OpenParliament shows Small participating in House business within the last week, including a speech on fisheries and votes on several motions and Bill C-30. The record reflects routine parliamentary activity rather than a standalone news event.

Small’s Facebook page posts a political message about proposed cuts

A recent Facebook post on Clifford Small’s public page discusses proposed cuts in various areas and presents a political message to followers. The post appears to be standard constituent-facing political communication, without a clearly positive or negative news development.

News profile notes Clifford Small is the incumbent MP for Central Newfoundland

CBC’s election-profile coverage identifies Clifford Small as the incumbent representing Central Newfoundland in the ongoing race. The piece is primarily electoral context, describing the riding and the candidates rather than a new controversy or policy announcement.

Clifford Small says the pandemic drove the collapse of his Smitty’s restaurant business.

VOCM reported that Small attributed the decline of his restaurant operations to the pandemic and public-health measures. The report also said the closures left 35 employees laid off and that he reportedly owed more than $350,000 in unpaid rent and back taxes.

No new public mentions of MP Clifford Small found in the last 7 days

Search results covering news, social media, and public mentions from July 12–19, 2026 contain no recent reports or posts about Clifford Small. All available coverage regarding his restaurant lawsuits, crime claims, or election results dates to June 2025 or earlier.

No recent public mentions of Clifford Small found in the last 7 days

Search results contain no news articles, social media posts, or public mentions of Clifford Small from July 5–12, 2026. The most recent results discuss his 2025 re-election, a 2024 RCMP dispute, and a 2026 lawsuit regarding unpaid restaurant debts, but none fall within the requested 7-day window.

"Clifford Small owes over $353,000 in unpaid restaurant rent and taxes"

"MP Clifford Small and his company, Small's Holding Ltd., are facing lawsuits totaling over $353,000 for unpaid rent owed to Calloway REIT and unpaid utility and business taxes owed to the City of Mount Pearl. The legal proceedings were initiated by both the landlord and the city, while Small's parliamentary office has chosen not to comment on the situation."

"Clifford Small's Smitty's franchises closed without warning"

"Both of Clifford Small's Smitty's restaurant franchises were abruptly closed without prior warning in June 2026, coinciding with the ongoing legal disputes regarding unpaid rent and taxes. This event appears to be a direct consequence of the financial difficulties highlighted by the lawsuits against him and his company."

"RCMP states no evidence supports MP Clifford Small's crime allegations"

"The RCMP denied MP Clifford Small's claims of rampant crime, including teenage sex trafficking and crack houses, in his Central Newfoundland riding, stating they have no evidence to support his allegations. The federal police clarified they are unaware of any reports backing his shocking claims made during a House of Commons debate on a non-confidence motion."

"Clifford Small promotes 'Jail Not Bail' Town Hall in Twillingate"

"On September 30, 2024, MP Clifford Small hosted an Instagram post promoting a 'Jail Not Bail' Town Hall in Twillingate, Newfoundland, scheduled for October 16th to discuss the perceived Liberal crime crisis. This event aligns with his recent public statements criticizing the government's crime policies and advocating for stricter law enforcement."

"Clifford Small calls National School Food Program 'garbage'"

"Conservative MP Clifford Small harshly criticized the National School Food Program, labeling it 'garbage' and claiming it has not fed a single child in Canada. His remarks were highlighted in a post by fellow Conservative Darren Fisher, emphasizing the criticism of the federal program's effectiveness."

Clifford Small is facing legal action from the City of Mount Pearl over alleged unpaid bills.

NTV reported that Conservative MP Clifford Small, who owns a restaurant franchise in Mount Pearl, is being taken to court by the city. The report says the city alleges he has not been paying his bills.