Canada Post strike costs Canadian small businesses $76 million per day - $1 billion total by Wednesday December 2, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: More small business optimism heading into the holiday season amid stubbornly high operating costs November 28, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Only 4% of small businesses expect stronger sales as a result of the temporary GST/HST holiday November 28, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Nearly half of Canadians plan to spend less this holiday season amid low consumer spending November 25, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canada Post workers have been striking for a week: Time for government to intervene November 22, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB: $2 billion WSIB surplus rebate a big win for small business November 21, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Only four in 10 small business owners remain undecided as election day nears in Nova Scotia November 21, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on major parties’ small business tax rate proposals November 19, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canada Post disruption creates uncertainty for small businesses ahead of the critical holiday season November 14, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB has just learned government plans to tax the long-delayed $2.5 billion carbon tax rebate for small business November 12, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Ahead of 2024 election, Nova Scotia small businesses look to party leaders for a plan to address rising cost of doing business November 4, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB calls on government to immediately intervene to end the work stoppage at BC ports November 4, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB outlines small business priorities for PEI’s fall legislative session October 31, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
October Business Barometer®: Scary share of small businesses struggle with low demand October 31, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canada’s deficit addiction: Three in four small businesses are worried about the lack of plan to achieve a balanced federal budget October 30, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Newfoundland and Labrador businesses look for cost relief as fall legislative session begins October 30, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
More than half of Alberta small businesses have had direct experience with crime in the past year October 24, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Nearly half of Atlantic Canadian small businesses have been directly impacted by crime in the past year October 24, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
40% of Ontario small businesses have had a direct experience with crime in the past year October 24, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Nearly half of Canadian small businesses have had a direct experience with crime in the past year October 24, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
PEI small businesses call on federal leaders to eliminate Confederation Bridge tolls October 22, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB outlines small business priorities for Alberta’s fall legislative session October 21, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB outlines small business priorities for Ontario’s Fall legislative session October 17, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business organizations call on federal government to scrap the capital gains tax increase October 17, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Lower Visa and Mastercard fees for small business start this week, but Stripe plans to ignore Ottawa and keep the savings for itself October 16, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canadian economy to see sluggish growth throughout second half of the year October 10, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses outline key priorities ahead of Nova Scotia municipal elections October 3, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Federal government makes important progress on carbon tax rebates, credit card fee reductions October 1, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small Business Month is here: Say thank you to your favourite businesses and win big! October 1, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Minimum wage hike adds pressure to small businesses as new costs take effect September 30, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB applauds new mutual recognition pilot project for trucking industry September 26, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
September Business Barometer®: Small businesses multiply signals of a rapidly cooling labour market September 26, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Fraud alert: Half of Canadian business owners have experienced fraud in the past year September 24, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Only 18% of business owners would advise someone to start a business right now: Government must do more to address rising small business costs September 16, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Atlantic businesses grapple over restrictive municipal policies, new report finds September 3, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Workers’ compensation boards are sitting on nearly $5 billion in excess funds that should go back to small businesses August 28, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Railway work stoppage: CFIB calling on government to intervene immediately and restore service August 22, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MUST ACT TO AVOID A CANADA-WIDE RAIL STOPPAGE August 21, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program is an important pillar of Canada’s labour market: CFIB statement August 20, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Ontario small businesses forgotten in construction: Over 104,000 severely impacted by infrastructure projects in recent years August 20, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Ground broken, small businesses forgotten: Over 260,000 Canadian small businesses severely impacted by construction in recent years August 20, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Shutdowns at CN and CPKC will paralyze the economy: CFIB calls for an immediate agreement August 19, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB wants municipalities to compensate small businesses for construction disruptions August 15, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Compared to the rest of Canada, Atlantic small businesses are overpaying for sidewalk patio permits – CFIB reports August 14, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Free in Winnipeg, an arm and a leg in St. John’s: Patio permit costs vary greatly across Canada August 14, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on Ottawa’s new amendments to capital gains taxation for small business owners August 13, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Lower credit card fees for small businesses are coming this fall: Are acquirers ready? August 8, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Alberta government’s large budgetary surplus creates an opportunity for tax reduction for small businesses July 30, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Municipal construction continues to cause significant losses and frustrations for Stony Plain Road businesses July 29, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Often small businesses in Atlantic Canada pay two times the property taxes of their residential counterparts July 24, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canada's productivity is lagging behind other G7 countries: Removing internal trade barriers could boost our economy July 23, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on MOU signed between Alberta and BC addressing barriers to the movement of wine July 16, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business priorities must be part of the agenda at the Council of Federation meeting July 15, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
As small businesses wait for $2.5 billion rebate, 83% want the entire federal carbon tax system scrapped July 10, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses’ price increase plans reach their lowest level since March 2021 June 27, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
8 in 10 Atlantic tourism operators expecting little growth amid soaring summer costs June 25, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Half of Canada’s small firms to be negatively affected by next week’s hike in capital gains inclusion rate June 20, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Over half of small business owners undecided as province heads into fall election June 19, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
More incentives for unions to go on strikes with Bill C-58 passing in the Senate June 19, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canada is reviewing its Temporary Foreign Worker program: Agri-businesses want streamlined processes, more flexibility to stay competitive June 12, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses disappointed government made no major amendments to proposed capital gains changes June 10, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Tax reduction and red tape measures positives as House of Assembly adjourns: Now it’s time for government to cut taxes on insurance June 5, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Almost half of Atlantic Canada’s small businesses unaware of employment support programs amid labour shortages May 29, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
All parties vote to put unions and political interests ahead of Canada’s economy with ban on replacement workers May 27, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
A tax on summer: Atlantic Canadian restaurants grapple with patio permit expenses May 16, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Mandating a $20/hour living wage across Canada could push over half a million small businesses to the brink of closure May 15, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses oppose capital gains changes unless critical amendments are made May 9, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence takes a nosedive in April April 25, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
New launch date for CBSA’s customs portal a welcome delay for small importers April 24, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Capital gains changes create winners and losers among SMEs; important progress on $2.5 billion in carbon tax rebates for small firms April 16, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canadian economy to see modest growth in the first half of the year: CFIB forecast April 12, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Federal budget 2024 needs to address the cost of doing business and return the $2.5 billion in promised carbon tax rebates to SMEs April 10, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Manitoba budget provides some relief, but falls short in supporting small businesses April 2, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Minimum wage hikes will add $54.5 million to payroll costs across Atlantic Canada March 30, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
April 1 carbon tax hike makes a bad problem worse for small businesses: Ottawa owes SMEs $2.5 billion in rebates and counting March 28, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB’s response to Ontario Budget: Some relief, but a missed opportunity to support small business March 26, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Over 200,000 small businesses took on new debt to repay their CEBA loan March 26, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business tax reduction in Budget 2024-25 provides cost relief for Newfoundland and Labrador small firms March 21, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Sky high cost of doing business top priority for three in four small businesses March 19, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
A step in the wrong direction: CFIB's statement on Manitoba government’s decision to repeal the Regulatory Accountability Act March 13, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Sask. small businesses looking to provincial government for tax and cost relief in budget 2024-2025 March 13, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Ottawa owes small businesses in four provinces $2,600 to $7,000 each in stalled carbon tax rebates for the past five years March 6, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Ottawa owes Ontario small businesses $1.3B in past due carbon tax rebates March 6, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Cost of doing business a top priority for Newfoundland and Labrador small businesses as the House of Assembly resumes March 3, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Long-term small business confidence reaches highest point in months, but borrowing costs and insufficient demand continue to exert heavy pressure February 29, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Limiting foreign labour could make staffing challenges even worse for small businesses February 28, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB highlights key legislative priorities for PEI ahead of return to the legislative assembly February 26, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Nova Scotia small businesses look to government for tax and cost relief in budget 2024/2025 February 25, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
BC budget provides long-awaited payroll cost relief for small businesses but leaves many challenges unaddressed February 23, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Government to cut small business carbon tax rebate by $500 million in 2024 to fund higher consumer rebates February 22, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Alberta small businesses feeling the impacts of rising property taxes February 13, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Ottawa sitting on $2.5 billion in carbon tax rebates owed to small business since 2019 February 8, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB’s annual Golden Scissors Award recognizes Ontario and Atlantic provinces for boosting healthcare labour mobility February 2, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB recognizes Health Minister Jones with Golden Scissors Award for boosting health care labour mobility February 2, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canadian doctors spend millions of hours on unnecessary paperwork: What are governments doing about it? February 1, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
2024 Red Tape Report Card: Alberta and Nova Scotia earn top grades January 31, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Government of Canada takes Triple Crown for most absurd regulations January 30, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canada’s housing shortage is worsened by unnecessary paperwork: CFIB challenges municipalities to streamline their permitting processes January 29, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small businesses’ price plans continue their downward trend in January, while confidence ticks up January 25, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
It’s time to axe tax on auto insurance and provide savings to Alberta drivers January 23, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Red Tape Awareness Week™ 2024 to focus on the affordability crisis and the cost of doing business January 23, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canadian economy expected to remain sluggish in Q1 2024: CFIB forecasts January 23, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
A sad day for small business: CFIB statement on the CEBA repayment deadline January 19, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
CEBA repayment deadline is tomorrow: Hundreds of thousands of small businesses will see their pandemic debt rise by 50% on Friday January 17, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
One week until the CEBA repayment deadline: Sadly, no last-minute reprieve expected for small business January 11, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses are overall more satisfied with banking services at credit unions than big banks January 10, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Atlantic Canada’s provincial governments should have a common New Year resolution – helping lower the cost of doing business January 5, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
No cost relief in sight for Canadians and small businesses as government hikes CPP and EI yet again January 4, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB response to Ontario’s alcohol retail expansion announcement December 14, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
The finance ministers’ meeting is an opportunity to extend CEBA deadline, pause the four major tax hikes planned over the next four months December 14, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Balancing the books: Small businesses appeal to Halifax council for fair property tax policies amidst $60 million shortfall December 12, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on the finalized deal to lower credit card fees for small businesses December 5, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Women entrepreneurs in Canada face challenges in accessing financing for their business December 5, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business confidence continues downward slide in November: Nearly half of all businesses are now struggling with low sales November 30, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Labour shortages cost Ontario small businesses over $16B in lost revenue November 29, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Labour shortages cost Canadian small businesses over $38 billion in lost revenue opportunities November 29, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB asks all Senators to vote in favour of Bill C-234 without any amendments November 28, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
‘Tis the season to shop local: November 25 is Small Business Saturday® November 24, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Federal Fall Economic Statement fails to address key small business concerns, especially CEBA extension November 21, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses want to see meaningful cost-pressure relief from the federal government in the upcoming Fall Economic Statement November 20, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Most small retailers lose sales to big business and online giants during the Black Friday shopping weekend November 20, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small merchants are raising concerns about Amazon’s business practices as holiday shopping season approaches November 16, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Calls for an extension grow with just over two months left until the CEBA forgivable deadline November 14, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
A ban on replacement workers is a threat to small businesses and the economy November 9, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business opposition to federal carbon tax grows significantly November 8, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Cost of doing business, taxes and labour shortages: The top three concerns for small business owners as the PEI legislature resumes November 6, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Alberta Pension Plan, carbon tax and CEBA: CFIB statement on today’s meeting of the finance ministers November 3, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Over half of Atlantic Canadian small businesses don’t think municipal governments are business friendly October 31, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on the resumed negotiations in the St. Lawrence Seaway strike October 27, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence at its lowest since April 2020 October 26, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB forecasts recession narrowly avoided in second half of 2023; pressures due to job vacancies are easing off but remain acute in Q3 October 20, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Over 9 in 10 Canadians love having small businesses in their community, yet only 13% mostly shop at small businesses October 19, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Cost of doing business, taxes and labour policies: The top three concerns for small business owners as the New Brunswick legislature resumes October 16, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
High insurance sales tax an unfair burden on small businesses: Cost relief measures needed as the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly resumes October 15, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Cost of doing business, taxes and labour shortages: The top three concerns for small business owners as the Nova Scotia legislature resumes October 11, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Only 100 days left until the CEBA forgivable deadline: Government needs to fix the problem or correct the record after giving small firms false hope October 10, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Record share of small businesses struggle with borrowing costs, shortage of working capital September 29, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Four out of five small businesses found recent CEBA changes unhelpful: 87% need an extension of the forgivable deadline to end of 2024 September 28, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Parliament's return brings nothing but disappointment for small businesses: Surprise EI rate hike is the latest hit on employers September 21, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
High payroll taxes hurting small businesses and employees in Ontario September 14, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Payroll taxes weigh on small businesses and cut take-home income for workers September 14, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence stays weak and the list of challenges long amid softening demand, price and wage plans August 31, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Only four months left until the CEBA repayment deadline: Three federal political parties join small businesses in calling for an extension August 30, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
66 cents of every dollar spent at a small business stays local versus only 11 cents spent at a multinational retailer August 29, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Only five months left until the CEBA repayment deadline: Over 30,000 business owners sign CFIB’s petition calling for an extension July 31, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
More than 200,000 Ontario and Quebec businesses stand to benefit from improved relations and reduced trade barriers between the two provinces July 26, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
WorkSafeBC sitting on a $2.5 billion surplus while small businesses need cost relief July 24, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses across Canada could get a $3 billion boost if overfunded workers’ compensation boards provided rebates July 20, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canadian economy in for a slow rebound in Q3, no signs of a recession and inflation on a continued downward trend, CFIB forecasts July 19, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Half of Canadian small businesses affected by BC ports strike; Three quarters call on government to end it immediately July 11, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Enough excuses: Council of Federation must take bolder action to remove internal trade barriers July 10, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
More small businesses needed financing over the last decade, but collateral requirements and interest rates make it harder and more expensive July 6, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Drop in small business optimism and other Business Barometer® indicators show economic slowdown may be underway June 29, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Ottawa expands broken carbon tax system to Atlantic Canada on July 1 despite making no progress to fix it June 22, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Reducing crime, adopting construction mitigation top small business priorities for next Toronto mayor June 15, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
A quarter million businesses are at risk of closure as CEBA repayment deadline approaches: CFIB urges government to give them more time June 7, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business optimism rises for seventh consecutive month, remains relatively low amid tough labour market May 25, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
New details of credit card fee reductions reveal a big win for small business May 18, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business owners believe it’s possible to protect the environment and grow the economy at the same time May 11, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
The clock is ticking: Nearly three-quarters of small businesses need more time to repay CEBA loans May 10, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
CRA workers have been on strike for two weeks; it’s time for back-to-work legislation May 3, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small businesses plan to increase wages by 3.3% on average over next 12 months amid high inflation and tight job market April 27, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
The 8-day workweek: Small business owners clock in 59 hours a week to make up for labour shortages April 24, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Only 16% of small businesses are confident their concerns will receive attention during Alberta’s election April 18, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses worry about impact of potential CRA strike over a billion-dollar wage hike April 17, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canadian economy heading toward a slowdown, but inflation on the right path and still no recession in sight for the short term: CFIB forecasts April 13, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses and tax practitioners think CRA’s service got worse in the last three years April 12, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
2023 PEI Election: Overwhelming majority of business owners plan to vote, but many are undecided March 30, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Federal Budget makes progress in lowering credit card fees for small business March 28, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Less than 1% of the $22B in federal carbon tax revenues have been returned to small businesses, and the cost is going up again on April 1 March 22, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
One in 10 business owners switched banks at least once between 2019 and 2022, with TD Canada Trust and credit unions benefiting the most March 16, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Federal Budget 2023: Small businesses look for much-needed relief from cost increases and post-COVID debt March 14, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: A large number of small businesses remain pessimistic and in a precarious financial position in February February 23, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses call on Visa, Mastercard, government to lower credit card processing rates to no more than 1% of the sale February 8, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB commends the Manitoba government for launching a new joint task force to reduce red tape for physicians February 3, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Northwest Territories takes home top award for its strong efforts to identify and reduce red tape February 2, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
And the 2023 Paperweight Award goes to… The Government of Canada’s passport mess January 31, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canadian doctors spend over 18 million hours a year on unnecessary administrative work January 30, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business confidence remains muted in January; government can help by addressing the rising cost of doing business January 26, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Red Tape Awareness Week™ 2023 to focus on making life easier for Canadians January 24, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
The Canadian economy exited last quarter with slowing inflation and low economic growth: CFIB forecasts no recession for now January 12, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Over $2 trillion in business assets are at stake as majority of small business owners plan to exit their business over the next decade January 10, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Some things go back to normal, but too many small businesses end the year without meaningful recovery or much optimism December 29, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
New year, more taxes: Canadians’ take-home income to drop by up to $305 on January 1 due to EI, CPP hikes December 13, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Nearly half of small businesses have experienced random cyberattacks in the past year December 8, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Employers get ‘ghosted’ too: One-third of small businesses had new hires and interview candidates not show up or disappear December 1, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence reaches one of its lowest levels ever heading into the holiday season November 24, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Federal government must return to small- and medium-sized businesses the carbon taxes it collects in a timely fashion November 22, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Labour shortages: Small businesses need training and flexibility, not taxes November 14, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Chronic labour shortages in agriculture are putting Canada's food security at risk November 8, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Federal Fall Economic Statement a missed opportunity to help small businesses deal with immediate inflationary pressures November 3, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Fall Economic Statement: CFIB is available to comment on small business priorities November 1, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence plummets in October; retail sector posts lowest outlook despite start of holiday shopping October 27, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Thousands of small businesses holding COVID emergency loans losing $10,000 or more as they are now deemed ineligible October 17, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canadian economy cooling down in the third and fourth quarters, according to new CFIB forecasts October 6, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Power to surcharge on credit cards coming soon; nearly 20% of small businesses are looking to use it October 5, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence takes a small dip in September September 29, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
If Parliament reduced taxes, increasing wages and paying down debt would be top of mind for a majority of small businesses September 21, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Only 3 weeks left for small businesses to claim up to $5,000 from a class action settlement with Visa, Mastercard and banks September 13, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Seven in 10 small businesses say Bank of Canada rate increase will hurt their business in new report on inflation September 8, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence remains steady in August; labour shortages continue to limit business growth August 25, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Nearly four in five small businesses are still dealing with pandemic-related stress August 23, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Quebec’s small businesses are losing nearly $11 billion annually to labour shortages August 22, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business bankruptcies are on the rise, but account for only 10% of looming business closures August 18, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Federal government’s plan to cut fertilizer emissions by 30% by 2030 must remain voluntary for Canadian agri-businesses August 4, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence plummets for fourth consecutive month amid concerns about labour shortages and fuel and energy costs July 28, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Say thank you to win: Last week for Canadians to enter CFIB’s #SmallBusinessEveryDay Big Thank You Contest July 19, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Skyrocketing costs hurting Saskatchewan small businesses, government must provide cost relief July 18, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
A conversation with CFIB & Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada July 15, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
The Council of the Federation meeting is an opportunity to bring down the cost of doing business July 11, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Alberta - The Council of the Federation meeting is an opportunity to bring down the cost of doing business July 11, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
British Columbia - The Council of the Federation meeting is an opportunity to bring down the cost of doing business July 11, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence continues sliding in June amid inflation and all-time high concern over fuel costs July 5, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Five years into Canada Free Trade Agreement, too many barriers remain June 30, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
A majority of Canadians are choosing to shop at small businesses to support their communities June 27, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canadian agri-businesses want to see economic sustainability and competitiveness at the heart of Canada’s Next Policy Framework June 20, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on federal government ending vaccine mandates for domestic travel and outbound international travel June 14, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Three-quarters of Ontario businesses say the provincial government has done a poor job of communicating its new Disconnecting from Work legislation June 7, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB urges Saskatchewan government to provide fuel cost relief, stop adding to small business costs June 1, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses can claim up to $600 in class action settlement with Visa, Mastercard and banks: Power to surcharge for credit cards coming soon May 30, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence falls as labour shortages, fuel and energy costs pose major challenges May 26, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canada’s Workers' Compensation Boards should return over $5 billion in excess funds May 10, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB calling on the Alberta government to follow Ontario’s lead and legislate surplus rebates May 10, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board should return excess funds May 10, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
One in four small businesses still negatively affected by slow return to office by downtown workers, yet federal supports expire tomorrow May 6, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB: Only 13% of small businesses are confident their concerns will receive attention during the election campaign May 5, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business owners nearing a breaking point while struggling to support their employees’ mental health May 3, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence remains steady; labour shortages, wage and price hikes continue to reach new highs April 28, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
COVID debt, rising costs and lack of sales pose major challenges to a small business recovery April 21, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Federal budget a missed opportunity to help small businesses recover from COVID: CFIB April 7, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on the changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker program April 4, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small businesses report highest short-term optimism since start of the pandemic, but high costs and supply chain issues continue to exert pressure March 31, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Budget 2022: Small businesses need to be the central focus of Canada’s economic recovery March 30, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
A majority of small businesses want to improve their cybersecurity within the next year March 28, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses from both sides of the Atlantic set out UK-Canada FTA asks as talks launch March 25, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Saskatchewan budget provides little relief for struggling small businesses March 23, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Two-thirds of small businesses say the cost of fuel is a major concern: April 1 carbon tax increase will only make this worse March 17, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on the potential Canadian Pacific Railway work stoppage March 17, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
As consumers shift to digital payment methods, credit card fees are becoming unaffordable for small businesses March 15, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
BC small businesses mark second anniversary of COVID: Sales remain low, debt remains high, and many are considering permanent closure March 9, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Yukon small businesses mark second anniversary of COVID: Sales remain low, debt remains high, and many are considering permanent closure March 9, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses mark second anniversary of COVID: Sales remain low, debt remains high, and many are considering permanent closure March 9, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Manitoba small businesses mark second anniversary of COVID: Sales remain low, debt remains high, and many are considering permanent closure March 9, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Saskatchewan small businesses mark second anniversary of COVID: Sales remain low, debt remains high, and many are considering permanent closure March 9, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Yukon budget provides little relief for struggling small businesses March 3, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Labour shortages are stalling small business recovery: A temporary boost to the Temporary Foreign Worker program can offer relief March 2, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
The Alberta government releases a ‘Do No Harm' 2022 – 2023 Budget February 24, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Red tape grades are in: governments have improved on accountability, but have a long way to go on reducing the burden February 24, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Golden Scissors award recognizes Alberta and Nova Scotia for innovative red tape reduction February 23, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
BC budget provides little relief for struggling small businesses February 22, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Red Tape Awareness Week™ 2022 to focus on a competitive Canadian recovery February 17, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on return of $1.5B in WSIB overpayments to employers February 16, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Majority of Alberta small businesses support the removal of COVID-19 restrictions February 15, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Majority of Saskatchewan small businesses support the removal of COVID-19 restrictions February 15, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
A majority of small businesses in every province supports lifting most COVID restrictions, mixed views on mask rules February 15, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on the extension of the wage and rent subsidy for businesses under local capacity restrictions February 9, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Supply chain issues, restrictions and labour shortages contribute to latest dip in small business confidence January 27, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses worry about rising costs and supply chain issues amid border ban on unvaccinated truck drivers January 26, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
34,500 Alberta small business owners contemplating pulling the plug, putting 625,000 jobs at risk January 21, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Independent businesses shocked they are on the hook for 10 paid sick-days in 2022 January 20, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence for the year ahead lower than at any point since April 2020 January 18, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB and Restaurants Canada issue open letter to Premiers calling for more business support amid Omicron fears December 21, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Federal economic statement: CFIB is available to comment on behalf of Canada’s small businesses December 14, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Labour shortages are back with a vengeance, putting small business recovery at risk December 9, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
New polling data: Albertans feel safer shopping at small businesses over big box stores December 8, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Massive minimum wage increases coming at the worst time for small firms December 2, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Businesses project unprecedented price and wage growth November 29, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Win big with small business: Last chance for Canadians to enter CFIB’s Small Business Saturday Contest November 26, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Snarled supply chains are increasing the cost of doing business, ahead of the crucial holiday spending season November 18, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence remains shaken amid rising costs, supply-chain disruptions and labour shortages November 4, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB Statement: Unexpected minimum wage increase coming at the worst time for small firms November 2, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Only one in five businesses needing wage/rent support report they will qualify under Ottawa’s proposed changes October 29, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on Ontario easing small business capacity restrictions October 22, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Federal government leaves small firms in the cold during Small Business Week: Wage and rent subsidies expire Saturday October 20, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Cost of New Employer Paid Sick Days Will Hurt BC Small Businesses October 18, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB’s response to Ontario government’s announcement to remove remaining capacity restrictions October 14, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Anxious small businesses petition for immediate extension and expansion of federal business support programs October 12, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB Statement: Government must explain capacity decision to small business owners October 12, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: BC Small businesses losing confidence in the province’s business conditions October 8, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business outlook takes a sharp drop in September October 5, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Keeping costs down and promoting local shopping are top priorities for municipal economic recovery September 23, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB congratulates new government and all elected MPs: Now it’s time to get to work on small business recovery September 21, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB calls on the Saskatchewan government to support small businesses under the new public health restrictions September 17, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB calls on the Alberta government to support small businesses under the new public health restrictions September 16, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses head to the polls: CFIB releases analysis of federal party commitments and Leaders’ Survey on small business issues September 16, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses have not made a dent in their average debt, and face continuing uncertainty around a fourth wave August 31, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
The economy and small business recovery are the top election issues for businesses, but most are not confident they will be addressed August 16, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Nova Scotia 2021 Election: 92 per cent of business owners set to vote – Four out of ten remain undecided August 13, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
No more lockdowns: Small firms urge provinces to adopt “Stay Open” plans with new petition August 12, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Skyrocketing insurance costs pose a new challenge to small business recovery August 11, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Nova Scotia 2021 Election: Party leaders respond to small business issues August 4, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
The long road ahead: Small business recovery extends to summer 2023, longer for hard hit sectors August 4, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses urge Ontario government to share its plan to remove remaining restrictions and stay open July 29, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Alberta’s municipalities improve spending habits, but property taxes remain a concern for small businesses July 28, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business petition campaign urges federal government to halt phase out of wage and rent subsidies July 22, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business recovery is finally underway, but many businesses are being left behind July 15, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Federal government has already begun to close or phase out key small business COVID support programs before the economy is fully open July 8, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canadians spent more at big box stores, less at small businesses during the pandemic: It’s time to change that June 28, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
House of Commons must address small business debt and support program gaps before closing for the summer June 21, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
The Senate must not delay its vote on Bill C-208’s changes to unfair business transfer rules June 17, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Sharply rising business logistics worries could soon mean higher prices, but governments can help June 9, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Two-thirds of Ontario small businesses say the province’s reopening plan is too slow June 8, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
SME7 calls on G7 governments to put small business and crafts at the heart of the recovery June 7, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Open letter to Ontario Premier Doug Ford: Let small businesses reopen now June 1, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Rent and wage subsidies are set to drop in July, locked down small businesses call on Ottawa to press pause May 26, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Two in three small businesses say 5G will benefit their business when it is rolled out May 19, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
One year after Prime Minister’s promise, new businesses are still shut out of federal support programs May 18, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on BC’s emergency sick leave coverage and consultation May 11, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on Ontario hitting its 75 per cent vaccination target | CFIB May 11, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: BC small business confidence inches up in November | CFIB May 11, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Ontario and other provincial small business grant programs not enough as lockdowns continue May 6, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Alberta needs a new support grant program for small businesses closed for the third time May 6, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Provincial small business grant programs across Canada failing to meet challenge of fresh lockdowns, growing debt May 6, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Provincial small business grant programs failing to meet challenge of fresh lockdowns, growing debt May 6, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB is disappointed that the Supreme Court will not hear the case of Restaurant Le Relais de Saint-Jean against CRA May 6, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses issue one last plea to government to extend tax deadlines April 29, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
BC budget misses the mark to address and get BC small businesses to economic recovery April 20, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Extended COVID support, new hiring incentive and lower credit card fees bring some good budget news for hard-hit small businesses April 19, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business rent crisis demands a provincial grant and expanded federal support as COVID-19 restrictions continue April 15, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
“No new costs” tops British Columbia small business priority list for both the upcoming federal and provincial budgets April 14, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Ontario, lockdown capital of North America, expands and extends failing policy April 7, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Alberta small businesses need additional support in the wake of new restrictions April 6, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses want rapid testing, not lockdowns in order to fight a third wave April 1, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business wants rapid testing, not lockdowns in order to fight a third wave April 1, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Supreme Court ruling on federal carbon tax does not address the unfairness it imposes on small business March 25, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Tax deadline needs to be extended for small businesses after a welcome extension to CEBA deadline March 23, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
A year after the first lockdown, finding customers online tops list of small business priorities March 22, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Leading industry associations call on federal government to prevent strike action at the Port of Montreal March 17, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Delayed retirements, debt, and digital leaps: One year of COVID-19 restrictions leaves its mark on Alberta small business March 15, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses mark the one-year anniversary of COVID lockdowns with delayed retirements, debt and digital leaps March 15, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Do not make EI coverage for the self-employed mandatory, say small business owners March 4, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses still don’t know what CEWS and CERS will look like past March 14 March 1, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canada’s small businesses now collectively owe over $135 billion as a result of the pandemic February 25, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
The Alberta budget paints a worrisome picture of the province’s debt outlook February 25, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Members of Parliament urged to help farmers by passing Bill C-206 February 22, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Nearly two thirds of small businesses would consider using COVID-19 rapid tests to remain open February 19, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Budget 2021: Small business must be at the centre of the government’s economic recovery plan February 18, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Additional support will come too late to give Alberta small businesses a fighting chance of survival February 17, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canadians should choo-choo-choose small business this Valentine’s Day February 11, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Cyberfraud is a growing concern for small businesses as the pandemic forces them to digitize February 4, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Members of Parliament must support long-overdue change to business transfer rules February 3, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
It’s time to reopen: Ontario remains the only province with no plan to end lockdowns February 3, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Many small businesses continue to slip through the cracks of government support programs February 2, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Raise a glass to red tape reduction: Golden Scissors Award recognizes efforts to modernize alcohol sales and patio rules January 28, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Red Tape Report Card: Saskatchewan earns ‘A’ grade again in 2021 January 27, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB welcomes new HASCAP program, but calls for changes to address rising small business debt levels January 26, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canadian business groups call for swift ratification of the Canada-U.K. Trade Continuity Agreement January 26, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Regulation costs Canadian businesses $39 billion annually, $11 billion of which is unnecessary red tape January 25, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB calls on Ontario to build a plan to carefully reopen small business and expand the Small Business Support Grant January 25, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
181,000 Canadian small business owners now contemplating pulling the plug, putting 2.4 million jobs at risk January 21, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
25,000 BC small businesses owners now contemplating pulling the plug, total estimate for Canada at 181,000 January 21, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Nearly 6,500 Saskatchewan small business owners now contemplating pulling the plug, putting over 89,000 jobs at risk January 21, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
5,600 Manitoba small business owners now contemplating pulling the plug, putting over 100,000 jobs at risk January 21, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB: Ontario doubles down on unfair and ineffective business restrictions January 12, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
One-third of Ontario businesses report they will not survive the second lockdown December 21, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
In absence of coherent COVID-19 management plan, Canada’s business groups take the lead December 16, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canadian business groups call for swift action on interim Canada-U.K. trade agreement December 10, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
New polling data: Consumers feel safer shopping at small businesses over big box stores December 8, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on expansion of Canada Emergency Business Account December 4, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business owners face burnout, as holiday shopping season starts off weak December 2, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Don’t let lockdowns stop you from supporting Small Business Saturday this weekend November 27, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Black Friday and Small Business Saturday™ critical to independent business survival this year November 25, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement: New restrictions avoid blanket lockdown measures, but still impact Alberta small businesses November 24, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB questions how shuttering small businesses and sending crowds to Walmart and Costco reduces COVID-19 November 23, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB STATEMENT: Small business holiday hopes dashed by more restrictions during make-or-break season November 20, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on adoption of new rent subsidy; Changes to all support programs still needed November 20, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
January 1 CPP hikes to hit employers’ payroll budgets, cut take-home wages for workers November 19, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Agriculture sector can play a critical role in Canada’s economic recovery November 18, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CRA and Revenu Quebec must be held accountable for audit mistakes, CFIB tells the Supreme Court November 17, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
“Small Business First” strategy needed to save Manitoba retailers November 17, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement: Many small businesses far too fragile to survive another round of lockdowns November 10, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses’ insurance costs are on the rise, and one in ten can’t even find a provider November 9, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business recovery takes a hit despite start of the holiday shopping season November 3, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Alberta small business recovery continues to flatline despite start of the holiday shopping season November 3, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on draft legislation on wage subsidy extension and new rent relief program November 2, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Fears of a second wave are hitting small firms with further drops in sales: More than a third losing money every day October 29, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Pandemic threatens to deepen divide between big and small businesses October 21, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Party Leaders outline plans to help small businesses recover; mixed bag of commitments October 21, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Celebrating Small Business Week is more important than ever this year, as sales remain dangerously low October 19, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business welcomes new rent relief program and CEBA, wage subsidy changes October 9, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
A second wave of business closures would be devastating to small business October 8, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB News Release: A second wave of business closures would be devastating to small business October 8, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Half of small businesses say digital communication will be even more vital in 2021 September 30, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Fewer customers and lower spending per customer affecting small business recovery September 30, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB News Release: Manitoba long-term small business optimism feels the chill heading into the fall; short-term challenges remain September 24, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Throne Speech 2020: CFIB available to comment on behalf of small businesses September 23, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business faces unsustainable L-shaped recovery if sales remain at a crawl September 22, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB welcomes Ontario-Quebec Summit on Economic Recovery and highlights SME priorities September 8, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Fewer customers and lower spending per customer affecting Alberta small business recovery September 3, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB News Release: Fewer customers and lower spending per customer affecting Saskatchewan’s small business recovery September 3, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB News Release: Fewer customers and lower spending per customer affecting Manitoba’s small business recovery September 3, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Financial flexibility needed as tax deadline approaches for small business September 1, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Flawed rent relief program overdue for a fix, even as it is set to come to an end August 28, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Recovery roadblock: 66 per cent of Alberta small businesses are concerned reduced consumer spending is here to stay August 26, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Recovery roadblock: 62 per cent of small businesses are concerned reduced consumer spending is here to stay August 26, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB News Release: Recovery roadblock: 67 per cent of Manitoba small businesses are concerned reduced consumer spending is here to stay August 26, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses urge the government to put an end to the Port of Montreal strike before it further hurts an already fragile economy August 20, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Alberta Downtown businesses trapped in spending deserts amid office closures: #SmallBusinessEveryDay Dashboard August 19, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Ontario's downtown businesses trapped in spending deserts amid office closures: #SmallBusinessEveryDay Dashboard August 19, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Downtown businesses trapped in spending deserts amid office closures: #SmallBusinessEveryDay Dashboard August 19, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Growing anger on the part of business owners slipping through the many cracks of government support programs: CFIB urges all business owners to join the movement August 13, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Growing anger on the part of business owners slipping through the many cracks of government support programs August 13, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
82 per cent of Canadians worry their favourite local businesses will disappear: #SmallBusinessEveryDay Dashboard August 12, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
81 per cent of Ontarians worry some of their favourite local businesses will disappear: #SmallBusinessEveryDay Dashboard August 12, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
83 per cent of Manitobans worry their favourite local businesses will disappear: #SmallBusinessEveryDay Dashboard August 12, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
A second wave of business closures would be devastating to Ontario small business August 8, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business owners rank government aid programs: CEBA, CEWS well used; CECRA continues to fall short August 7, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Recovery still a long way off as small business sales struggle to reignite August 5, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Recovery still a long way off as Alberta small business sales struggle to reignite August 5, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Recovery still a long way off as Manitoba small business sales struggle to reignite August 5, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB’s reaction on extension of the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program July 31, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Longshoremen’s strike: An extremely worrisome situation for the Quebec and Canadian economies July 30, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canada could lose an additional 158,000 small businesses to COVID-19 July 29, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canada could lose an additional 158,000 small businesses to COVID-19; 67,112 at risk in Ontario July 29, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Alberta could lose an additional 32,500 small businesses to COVID-19, nearly one in five Alberta businesses are at risk of closure July 29, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canada could lose an additional 158,000 small businesses to COVID-19, 21,116 at risk in British Columbia July 29, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB News Release: Manitoba small business optimism stalls in July; hiring & business health indicators remain low July 29, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB News Release: Canada could lose an additional 158,000 small businesses to COVID-19, 4,279 at risk in Manitoba July 29, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB urges finance ministers to fix rent relief as one in three small businesses say it remains a critical missing piece for their recovery July 28, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
COVID-19 has changed how Canadians spend at small businesses: Sales remain perilously low July 21, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
#SmallBusinessEveryDay dashboard points to long, slow recovery, half say it will take at least six months to get back to profitability July 20, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
More than one quarter of small firms report workers refusing to return to work; preference for CERB top reason given July 16, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Debt knell: Alberta Small business COVID-19 debt totals $18.8 billion July 15, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB News Release: Debt knell: Small business COVID-19 debt totals $117 billion July 15, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses hope fiscal update will bring retooling of critical federal support measures July 8, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
#SmallBusinessEveryDay dashboard points to long road ahead to Ontario recovery July 7, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Most small businesses in health sector worried about their financial wellbeing July 2, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business recovery still in worrying territory but nudging in right direction, #SmallBusinessEveryDay continues with special Canada Day challenges June 30, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Battered small businesses need help with two looming bills: Months of deferred GST/HST payments due tomorrow, rent due Wednesday June 29, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
BC entrepreneurial confidence in June shows challenging path ahead for small businesses June 29, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB News Release: Manitoba small business optimism cautiously improves in June June 29, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
#SmallBusinessEveryDay campaign launched to emphasize customers are critical to business survival June 25, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Premier Ford helps CFIB launch #SmallBusinessEveryDay campaign in Ontario to help boost local shopping June 25, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB News Release: #SmallBusinessEveryDay campaign launched to emphasize customers are critical to business survival June 25, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB issues open letter to Minister Morneau on the urgent need to improve rent relief June 19, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Half of small businesses now fully open: New Brunswick is Canada’s most open province; Ontario is most closed June 16, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Getting Canadians back to work will require significant changes to wage subsidy and CERB programs June 10, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
44 per cent of small firms now fully open, but only 15 per cent have seen sales return to normal June 8, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB Statement on Ontario Commercial Eviction Moratorium & Stage 2 Reopening June 8, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business debt load tops $150,000: Recovery will be impeded if more financing is not made available June 5, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on Labour regulation to protect small business employers June 1, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB News Release: Governments still missing the mark on small business rent relief, challenges with CECRA leave too many without desperately needed help June 1, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
BC entrepreneurial confidence sees no growth in May; urgent need to support local entrepreneurs May 28, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB News Release: Manitoba's small business optimism settles in May May 28, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
38 per cent of Canada’s small businesses now fully open; more than half open in New Brunswick, PEI and Saskatchewan May 26, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Farmers still require urgent help amid supply chain interruptions, labour shortages and mounting costs May 22, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB News Release: 50 per cent more small businesses now fully open as provincial restrictions lift: Alberta, Manitoba and New Brunswick lead the way May 21, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Rent relief major missing piece for small business survival, options beyond CECRA needed for worried business owners May 20, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on Canada Emergency Business Account eligibility expansion May 19, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB News Release: Social distancing, customer safety and access to PPE top list of practical small business concerns as provinces reopen May 18, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on details of Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy extension May 15, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB News Release: Rent relief becoming make-or-break for many businesses, majority say more help needed May 13, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on the extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Support (CEWS) program May 8, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Social distancing, customer safety and access to PPE top list of practical small business concerns as provinces start reopening May 8, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canada Emergency Business Account access should be expanded and programs extended as emergency phase continues May 5, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB News Release: May rent still feeling scary for commercial tenants April 30, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
BC entrepreneurs less pessimistic in April, small business focus needed in provincial economic recovery strategy April 29, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
More than half of small firms to apply for help from the federal wage subsidy, but it is too late for some, confusing for others April 27, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance announcement April 24, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Over half of small businesses not able to pay May rent without additional support April 20, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on CEBA expansion and the Canada Emergency Rent Assistance Program April 16, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business rent crisis demands more provincial hardship grants and expanded federal support as COVID-19 restrictions continue April 15, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business rent crisis demands an Alberta hardship grant and expanded federal support as COVID-19 restrictions continue April 15, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
One in five small businesses too small to qualify for a federal emergency loan: Changes to CEBA urgently needed April 14, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Cash crisis and debt nightmares top Manitoba small business concerns; more help needed immediately April 7, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Cash crisis and debt nightmares top Alberta small business concerns April 7, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Cash crisis and debt nightmares top Ontario small business concerns | CFIB April 7, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
New data: Small business reaction to federal wage subsidy mixed; removing barriers to access a priority April 6, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
A quarter of small businesses cannot pay their April rent/mortgage Regina March 30, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
A quarter of small businesses cannot pay their April rent/mortgage | CFIB March 30, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Nearly a third of small businesses may close within the month without more COVID-19 relief March 24, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canada’s leading business organizations call on government to protect jobs and postpone non-essential new measures March 21, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on federal COVID-19 aid measures for workers and businesses March 18, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Half of small firms report a drop in sales due to COVID-19, a quarter say they won’t survive a month with a big drop in income March 17, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Media Advisory: CFIB available to provide small business reaction to the 2020-21 Manitoba Budget March 11, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Made-in-Manitoba carbon tax is fairer for small businesses; CFIB worries some sectors may still be worse off March 5, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Credit unions and regional banks beat out the biggest banks on small business customer satisfaction March 5, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Leading business associations call on parliamentarians to pass CUSMA without further delay February 27, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Media Advisory: Alberta Throne Speech: Small Business Perspective February 25, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
One in four small businesses has been negatively affected by the rail blockades, another half expect to feel impacts soon February 25, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business hit by $1.50/hr minimum wage increase over 18 months February 24, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Federal carbon tax costs farmers almost $14,000 in 1st year; 82% negatively impacted February 21, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Balanced budget approach still tight-rope walk for small business February 20, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Open Letter: Small business concerns about ongoing rail blockades February 19, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Workers without borders: Small businesses need better access to immigration system to help address skills and labour shortages February 13, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses issue list of priorities for federal government February 5, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Nova Scotia Government Slaps Small Business with Unexpected Minimum Wage Hike January 30, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB recognizes Ontario’s Red Tape Reduction Minister and Red Tape “SWAT” unit January 23, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB awards a Golden Scissors to the Alberta Associate Minister of Red Tape Reduction January 23, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Not all heroes wear capes: CFIB awards a Golden Scissors to Manitoba for red tape reduction January 23, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Not all heroes wear capes: CFIB awards Golden Scissors for red tape reduction January 23, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Not all heroes wear capes: CFIB awards Golden Scissors for red tape reduction | CFIB January 23, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Farmers say reducing red tape would help make Canada more competitive and innovative: Red Tape Awareness Week™ 2020 | CFIB January 22, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Red Tape Report Card: Governments getting good grades for accountability—now it’s time to reduce the burden January 21, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Red Tape Report Card: Alberta goes from failing grade to ‘B-’ in one year January 21, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB grades Ontario with a second consecutive A- for red tape reduction January 21, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB presents Paperweight “Awards”: Alberta’s craft beer goes on road trips January 20, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB presents Paperweight “Awards”: Doctors with borders, carbon tax stickers, craft beer road trips and more January 20, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Recognizing the best of the best in cutting red tape: The 2020 Golden Scissors Award finalists are… January 16, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Recognizing the best of the best in cutting red tape: The 2020 Golden Scissors Award finalists are… January 16, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Recognizing the best of the best in cutting red tape: The 2020 Golden Scissors Award finalists are… | CFIB January 16, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Red Tape Awareness Week™ returns to challenge excessive and outdated regulation January 15, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Farmers are among the most respected professions: public opinion poll December 16, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
Throne Speech 2019: CFIB available to comment on behalf of small business owners December 5, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
Majority of shoppers admit to “showrooming” at local retailers, later buying from online giants November 27, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
Looming public transit strike spells bad news for local shops and their employees November 26, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
CN Rail strike is a threat to small businesses and the economy: CFIB calls for a resolution by early next week | CFIB November 22, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB and Intuit QuickBooks Canada join forces to help small businesses better manage their finances November 20, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
Credit card processing fees for small firms to drop in 2020; Government promises to end swipe fees on GST/HST November 7, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
Employers still face cannabis-related challenges, a year after legalization October 17, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business welcomes another workers’ compensation rate reduction September 25, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
Quebec City becomes third municipality to compensate businesses hurt by roadwork September 17, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
Changes to Federal Labour Code rules will be devastating to some federally-regulated small businesses August 29, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
New CFIB report: Small business is getting crushed under the weight of payroll taxes August 28, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
New CFIB report: Small business is getting crushed under the weight of payroll taxes | CFIB August 28, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB calls on Government of Ontario to abandon mandatory carbon tax stickers for gas stations August 16, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
Council of the Federation meeting is the perfect opportunity for bold and decisive action on internal trade July 10, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
National Pharmacare must not impose new costs and taxes on small business June 12, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
National single-use plastics ban needs to include study on economic impacts June 10, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
Too little, too late: Carbon tax rebate a drop in the bucket for small firms May 30, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses welcome CRA expansion of Liaison Officer service | CFIB May 10, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses disappointed with Court of Appeal’s carbon tax decision May 3, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
One month in, small businesses are still in the dark about carbon tax rebates May 1, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
Countdown to federal carbon tax: Small businesses still have many unanswered questions March 27, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
Countdown to federal carbon tax: SK Small businesses still have many unanswered questions March 27, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB available to comment on this week’s Alberta Throne Speech, Federal Budget March 18, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
Manitoba small businesses welcome much needed PST reduction ahead of schedule March 7, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small firms to pay almost half of the federal carbon tax; get 7 per cent back | CFIB February 12, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
Service Canada needs to improve its service to small business: Nearly a third of calls do not receive adequate information January 8, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
Federal carbon tax plan fails fairness, competitiveness tests for small business October 23, 2018 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small biz deliver 1,000 reasons for Sask Government to continue opposing a costly carbon tax May 17, 2017 Read MoreAbout Blog
