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Premier Redford's commitments to small business

In the lead up to the April election, we pressed Premier Alison Redford to be clear about what her government would do to help improve the environment for independent business. Find out where she stands on the key issues, including taxes, red tape, and labour shortages.

Premier needs to kick-start red tape review

Now that a new provincial Cabinet is in place, it’s time for the Premier and her government to focus on the key policy priorities for small business, including cutting red tape.

Confidence among Alberta’s entrepreneurs slips

According to the Business Barometer data, confidence among entrepreneurs in Alberta slipped slightly in April amid rising concern about labour shortages. Despite the 1.3 point drop to 73.3, Alberta’s small business confidence remained the highest in the country and almost seven points above the national index.
 

Government Improves Temporary Foreign Worker Program

The Government of Canada has announced important changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. The improvement will mean less red tape and expedited applications for businesses bringing skilled immigrants to Canada. Find out how it can benefit your business.

Small business being squeezed by labour shortages

New survey data shows Alberta’s small businesses are being seriously affected by the shortage of qualified labour. As a result, CFIB is calling for a federal-provincial dialogue to find new strategies to help businesses attract and retain workers.
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