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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.

Tips, gratuities, and how to handle them!

Tips are common in the service industry, but there can be some confusion around how to handle them, both in terms of fairness to employees and...

The calendar's updated - what about your policies?

Regardless of your business’ size or industry, you have compliance requirements. With the arrival of the new year, set up your small business...

SK WCB Annual Employer Payroll Statement due February 28

Every year, all employers registered with the Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) must complete an Employer's Payroll Statement (EPS)...

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Canada-US Trade and Potential Tariffs

President Trump is threatening to implement a 25% tariff on all Canadian-made goods coming into the U.S., as one of his first acts after his inauguration. Given that the U.S. is Canada’s largest trading partner, tariffs can have widespread effects on both sides of border.

Credit Cards and Surcharging

Lower Credit Card Fees for small business took effect on October 19th! Since 2008, CFIB has been the leader in fighting for lower credit card processing fees.

Advocacy and Research Roundup

Keep up to date on the latest news, updates and valuable advocacy and research insights.

Tips, gratuities, and how to handle them!

Tips are common in the service industry, but there can be some confusion around how to handle them, both in terms of fairness to employees and...

The calendar's updated - what about your policies?

Regardless of your business’ size or industry, you have compliance requirements. With the arrival of the new year, set up your small business...

SK WCB Annual Employer Payroll Statement due February 28

Every year, all employers registered with the Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) must complete an Employer's Payroll Statement (EPS)...

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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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Red Tape Awareness Week™ 2025 to focus on the productivity crisis and the cost of living

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U.S. tariffs would force price hikes and drive up the cost of doing business across Canada

Stagnant small business investment in Canada set to decline over the next two years

CFIB statement on the pause in strike action at Canada Post

Three-quarters of small businesses to use Canada Post less in future as the strike impact grows to $1.6 billion

GST/HST holiday: CFIB calls on customers for patience with small businesses struggling with an administrative nightmare before Christmas

New Ontario sick notes policy for unpaid sick days

CFIB statement on BC’s Fall 2024 Economic and Fiscal Update

$2 billion in WSIB surplus rebates coming to Ontario businesses!

Manitoba small businesses sound the alarm over hasty labour reforms

Business Barometer®: Alberta short-term confidence drops to close out a lackluster summer

Saskatchewan small businesses face growing pressures from property taxes

Manitoba small businesses face growing pressures from property taxes

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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