March 19, 2012
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.
February 27, 2012
After a short public consultation the Alberta government has made a series of new commitments to address growing concern about property rights, including the creation of a new Property Rights Advocate. However, the only real and lasting solution is to repeal the recent laws that infringe on property rights, and press for new constitutional protections.
August 11, 2011
The Government of Alberta has finally joined the federal government and five other provinces in declaring 2011 as the Year of the Entrepreneur. All four Western provinces have now made that same proclamation.
May 11, 2011
A new survey of businesses across Canada reveals that, given the opportunity to start over, the vast majority of entrepreneurs would choose the same career path, with entrepreneurs in Alberta showing the strongest resolve. The results provide more clear evidence the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in our province.
May 4, 2011
In its 2011 budget, the Alberta government eliminated the Tax Exempt Fuel Use (TEFU) and Prescribed Rebate Off-road Percentages (PROP) programs. These programs exempted businesses from paying fuel tax when the fuel was used for off-road purposes. Unfortunately, the government’s decision means millions more in fuel taxes paid by small and medium-sized businesses. Find out what we’re doing to fight back.
April 14, 2011
Ever wonder what makes entrepreneurs successful? Business owners attribute their success to employees, customer loyalty and just plain hard work. And in return, entrepreneurs help to build communities by giving back to the very people that support them.
