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Carbon Tax
It’s time to fix Canada’s broken federal carbon tax! CFIB's holding Ottawa’s feet to the fire on the unfair tax. Watch Dan Kelly, CFIB President, call for an immediate fix to the unfair carbon tax. Duration 4:42 min
Capital Gains
Half of Canada's small firms will be negatively affected by the hike in the capital gains inclusion rate. Find out how your business may be impacted by these changes.
Cost of Doing Business
The cost of everything is going up! Carbon tax, CPP, and EI premiums have all gone up in the last five years alone, and labour and insurance costs have skyrocketed! Small businesses are suffering, and it's time to pressure government to change that.
Advocacy and Research Roundup
Keep up to date on the latest news, updates and valuable advocacy and research insights brought to you by CFIB.
Newfoundland and Labrador Wildfire Support
NEW! Labrador West Evacuation Business Stipend The provincial government is offering a one-time financial contribution to eligible businesses in...
Cybercrime: Is your small business protected?
Many small businesses have turned to online sales in recent years, even more so during the pandemic. While an online storefront can help you...
Training Staff? The Manitoba government has incentives!
You know the value of employee training. It equips your team with the skills, knowledge, and resources to effectively perform their jobs. It is...
The Latest
Carbon Tax
It’s time to fix Canada’s broken federal carbon tax! CFIB's holding Ottawa’s feet to the fire on the unfair tax. Watch Dan Kelly, CFIB President, call for an immediate fix to the unfair carbon tax. Duration 4:42 min
Credit Cards and Surcharging
CFIB has been helping small businesses with payment issues like credit card fees, chargebacks, and more!
Advocacy and Research Roundup
Keep up to date on the latest news, updates and valuable advocacy and research insights.
Newfoundland and Labrador Wildfire Support
NEW! Labrador West Evacuation Business Stipend The provincial government is offering a one-time financial contribution to eligible businesses in...
Cybercrime: Is your small business protected?
Many small businesses have turned to online sales in recent years, even more so during the pandemic. While an online storefront can help you...
Training Staff? The Manitoba government has incentives!
You know the value of employee training. It equips your team with the skills, knowledge, and resources to effectively perform their jobs. It is...
Our Policy Agenda
CFIB is Canada’s voice of small business. We advocate on issues that matter to your business on Parliament Hill, at every provincial and territorial legislature and city hall across the country. All of our policy agenda is set by business owners just like you. Not a board, not an executive council. Real small business owners working across the country to build a better Canada.
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National Cost of Doing Business Petition
Calling on the federal government to lower the cost of doing business in Canada
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National Carbon Tax Petition
Calling on the federal government to make the carbon tax system fairer for small businesses
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Alberta Construction Petition
Calling on the provincial government to introduce construction mitigation policies
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Alberta Affordability Petition
Calling on the provincial government to make Alberta more affordable for small businesses
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Alberta Municipal Tax Relief Petition
Calling on all Alberta municipalities to reduce property taxes for businesses
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British Columbia Carbon Tax Petition
Calling on the BC government to make the carbon tax fair for small businesses
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British Columbia Cost Relief Petition
Calling on the provincial government to introduce cost relief measures for small businesses
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Manitoba Affordability Petition
Calling on the provincial government to make Manitoba more affordable for small businesses
![Small business owner talking with one of her customers in her store](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/petitions/images/2023/nl-rst-petition-hubpage-img-en.jpg?width=500&height=470&name=nl-rst-petition-hubpage-img-en.jpg)
Newfoundland & Labrador Insurance Premium RST Petition
Calling on government to eliminate the 15% Retail Sales Tax (RST) on all insurance premiums that impact businesses
![Small business owner working in her office](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/petitions/images/2024/2024-06-ns-wcb-petition-advocacy-img-en.webp?width=800&height=500&name=2024-06-ns-wcb-petition-advocacy-img-en.webp)
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Ontario Construction Petition
Calling on the provincial government to introduce construction mitigation policies
![Small business owner worried about his costs](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/petitions/images/2022/2023-12-on-sick-days-petition-advocacy-img-en.webp?width=800&height=460&name=2023-12-on-sick-days-petition-advocacy-img-en.webp)
Ontario Employer-Paid Sick Days Petition
Calling on the provincial government to say no to the introduction of paid sick days
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Prince Edward Island Confederation Bridge Tolls Petition
Calling on government to eliminate the tolls on the Confederation Bridge
![Small business owner writing his costs on a notepad](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/petitions/images/2024/2024-01-qc-cost-business-petition-advocacy-img-en.webp?width=800&height=460&name=2024-01-qc-cost-business-petition-advocacy-img-en.webp)
Quebec Cost of Doing Business Petition
Calling on the federal government to lower the cost of doing business in Canada
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Quebec Electricity Rates Petition
Calling on the Quebec government to lower electricity rates for small businesses
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Saskatchewan Affordability Petition
Calling on the provincial government to make Saskatchewan more affordable for small businesses
![An empty store impacted by the labour shortage](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/petitions/images/2023/2023-08-sk-labour-shortage-petition-hubpage-img-en.webp?width=700&height=780&name=2023-08-sk-labour-shortage-petition-hubpage-img-en.webp)
Saskatchewan Labour Shortage Petition
Calling on the provincial government to implement measures to help tackle the labour shortage
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With over 97,000 members across every industry and region, CFIB is Canada's largest association of small and medium-sized businesses.
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In business for your business. Since 1971.
With over 97,000 members across every industry and region, CFIB is Canada's largest association of small and medium-sized businesses.
We're here to help. Please contact us and we'll make sure you get the information you need. Please call 1-833-568-2342.
Interested in becoming a member?