Over ---- important causes championed in support of small business success.
Millions of small businesses have been positively impacted by our advocacy work.
More than ---- signatures received in support of fair treatment for small businesses.
Our Advocacy Efforts
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has been Canada's champion of small business for over 50 years.
Today, with more than 97,000 members located in communities across the country, we are Canada’s largest non-profit organization devoted to creating and supporting an environment where small businesses can thrive.
We advocate for small business with politicians and decision-makers at all three levels of government (municipal, provincial, and federal). As a non-partisan organization, we influence public policy based on our members’ views, ensuring that you have a chance to affect the laws and policies that affect your business.
2023
Credit Card Processing Fees
After 15 years of CFIB advocacy, the federal government, joined by CFIB, announced an agreement between Visa, Mastercard, and the federal government for lower credit card fees for small business.
2021
Intergenerational Transfers
On June 29, Bill C-208 amended the Income Tax Act (ITA) to allow families to transfer shares of their small business, family farm, and/or fishing corporation to their children or grandchildren and be treated equally to those who were passing on their businesses to an unrelated corporation.
These new rules allow the “selling party” to pass on their company shares and absorb capital gains by using the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption (LCGE).
2020
Pandemic Supports
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, CFIB's lobbying efforts were integral in the establishment of federal economic relief measures for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) eligibility for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS).
2017
Internal Trade
The Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) was signed on July 1st, by all provinces, territories and the federal government. Replacing the dated and ineffective Agreement on Internal Trade, the purpose of this new agreement is to reduce and eliminate barriers to the free movement of people, goods, services and investments within the country.
CFIB is holding governments to account to ensure progress continues.
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
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
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
