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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.
Credit Card Fraud: protect your business!
Credit card fraud is one of the most common types of fraud that you can face. According to the Canadian Bankers Association, in 2023 there were...
NL Summer Employment Program Wage Subsidy
The Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Employment Program for Students (SEPS) is a wage subsidy program to help you create employment for...
Don’t get caught: Fraud is everyone’s business
Half of small businesses have experienced attempted or successful fraud. A CFIB survey in August 2024 revealed that 36% of business that were...
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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.
Credit Card Fraud: protect your business!
Credit card fraud is one of the most common types of fraud that you can face. According to the Canadian Bankers Association, in 2023 there were...
NL Summer Employment Program Wage Subsidy
The Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Employment Program for Students (SEPS) is a wage subsidy program to help you create employment for...
Don’t get caught: Fraud is everyone’s business
Half of small businesses have experienced attempted or successful fraud. A CFIB survey in August 2024 revealed that 36% of business that were...
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.
National Cost of Doing Business Petition
Calling on the federal government to lower the cost of doing business in Canada
National Carbon Tax Petition
Calling on the federal government to make the carbon tax system fairer for small businesses
Alberta Construction Petition
Calling on the provincial government to introduce construction mitigation policies
Alberta Municipal Tax Relief Petition
Calling on all Alberta municipalities to reduce property taxes for businesses
Alberta Tax Relief Petition
Calling on the Alberta government to offset the increased costs of doing business
British Columbia Carbon Tax Petition
Calling on the BC government to make the carbon tax fair for small businesses
British Columbia Cost Relief Petition
Calling on the provincial government to introduce cost relief measures for small businesses
Manitoba Affordability Petition
Calling on the provincial government to make Manitoba more affordable for small businesses
New Brunswick Property Tax Petition
Calling on the provincial government to make the property tax fairer
Newfoundland & Labrador Insurance Premium RST Petition
Calling on government to eliminate the 15% Retail Sales Tax (RST) on all insurance premiums that impact businesses
Ontario Construction Petition
Calling on the provincial government to introduce construction mitigation policies
Ontario Employer-Paid Sick Days Petition
Calling on the provincial government to say no to the introduction of paid sick days
Ontario WSIB Petition
Calling on the Ontario government to rebate WSIB surplus funds to employers
Prince Edward Island Confederation Bridge Tolls Petition
Calling on government to eliminate the tolls on the Confederation Bridge
Quebec Cost of Doing Business Petition
Calling on the federal government to lower the cost of doing business in Canada
Quebec Electricity Rates Petition
Calling on the Quebec government to lower electricity rates for small businesses
Quebec Red Tape Petition
Calling on the provincial government to reduce the administrative burden on small businesses
Saskatchewan Affordability Petition
Calling on the provincial government to make Saskatchewan more affordable for small businesses
Saskatchewan Labour Shortage Petition
Calling on the provincial government to implement measures to help tackle the labour shortage
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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.
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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