2011 - Year of the Entrepreneur

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) and the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) joined the Honourable Ted Menzies, Minister of State (Finance) and the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) at a media event to officially designate 2011 Year of the Entrepreneur. The announcement comes at a pivotal time in Canada's economic recovery.

As leaders in small business in Canada, CYBF and CFIB recognize that the country's future depends on the continuing contributions of entrepreneurs. Small- to medium-sized businesses account for 98 per cent of all businesses across Canada, and with more than 19 per cent of owners planning to exit their business within the next five years, the Year of the Entrepreneur is a prime opportunity for Canada's frontrunners to create entrepreneurial initiatives that will help move Canada into more prosperous times.

Press conference in Toronto

Catherine Swift, president and CEO of CFIB and Vivian Prokop, CEO of the CYBF.