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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...

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Research

Our monthly survey tracks small business confidence, expectations and operating conditions in Canada.
Latest estimates of private sector job vacancies, an ‘In Focus’ on the steep hikes in commercial rents and a deeper look at the retail sector - its footprint on the economy, its fitness and challenges.
Analysis of the direct financial contributions Canadian small businesses in the retail sector make to their local economies and the challenges of competition with multinationals and online giants and consumer misconceptions.

Research

Our monthly survey tracks small business confidence, expectations and operating conditions in Canada.

Every other month, CFIB members lend their opinions to 'Your Voice,' a survey exploring a variety of current topics. The latest takeaways are showcased in a series of informative charts that summarize these findings.

Timely economic analysis, including early short-term macroeconomic forecasts developed with our partner AppEco, our latest estimates of private sector job vacancies and a special look each quarter at some key small business questions and economic sectors.

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CFIB calls on Manitoba government to take a ‘do no harm’ approach and avoid tax/cost increases for small businesses in upcoming budget

Recent News Releases

One in four small businesses still negatively affected by slow return to office by downtown workers, yet federal supports expire tomorrow

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One in four small businesses still negatively affected by slow return to office by downtown workers, yet federal supports expire tomorrow

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One in four small businesses still negatively affected by slow return to office by downtown workers, yet federal supports expire tomorrow

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One in four small businesses still negatively affected by slow return to office by downtown workers, yet federal supports expire tomorrow

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One in four small businesses still negatively affected by slow return to office by downtown workers, yet federal supports expire tomorrow

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