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Regulations are an essential tool used by governments to carry out economic and social policy from which businesses and citizens benefit. While some regulation is needed, too often federal and provincial governments impose excess regulation that is not only unnecessary, but is also harmful to businesses. Government-imposed regulation reduces productivity and limits innovation, with SMEs bearing a disproportionately high amount of the burden.
Nova Scotia – Regulation & Paperburden

CFIB meets with NDP in Nova Scotia to discuss Red Tape

February 7, 2012
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business met with the NDP caucus to discuss Red Tape issues affecting small business in Nova Scotia.
 

And the winner of the Golden Scissors Award is...

January 19, 2012
As Red Tape Awareness Week™ comes to a close, the winner of the inaugural Golden Scissors Award has been announced. The new annual CFIB award recognizes individual leadership and achieving results in cutting red tape for small business.
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia: Nhung's Story
 

Nova Scotia receives a disappointing 'D' on cutting red tape

January 17, 2012
As part of the third annual Red Tape Awareness Week, CFIB has released its Report Card on regulatory reform for governments across Canada. Nova Scotia's government receives a disappointing 'D' for stalled efforts to reduce red tape on small business.

Red Tape Awareness Week™ highlights the burden of regulation in Nova Scotia

January 17, 2012
Starting January 16th, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business is challenging all levels of government on their commitment to tackle the red tape burden they place on small business. Our action-packed third annual Red Tape Awareness Week™ is full of activities that raise awareness about the huge impact of red tape.

CRA Report Card reveals that small businesses fear dealing with the taxman

January 16, 2012
The fourth edition of a landmark series of CFIB reports on small business views of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) shows that small businesses feel intimidated when they interact with the Agency and that CRA does not really understand the realities of small business owners. Overall, despite some positive developments over the past three years, small businesses give the Agency a rating of C-.
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan: Greg's Story
 

Red Tape Digital Diaries show the face of red tape

January 13, 2012
CFIB’s groundbreaking new project, the Red Tape Digital Diaries, gives small business owners the opportunity to tell you - in their own words – the various ways in which too much regulation hurts their business.

A Nova Scotian has been nominated for leadership in cutting red tape

January 12, 2012
In the lead up to CFIB's third annual Red Tape Awareness Week, some public officials have been nominated for an award recognizing their leadership in cutting red tape for small business.

Red Tape Awareness Week™ 2012 – Real action, real results!

January 11, 2012
Government. Red. Tape. Unclear regulations, unnecessary paperwork and unhelpful customer service may leave small business owners confused but CFIB is here to help.

BizPaL only as useful as its information

October 25, 2011
Municipalities that have implemented BizPaL provide business owners with a ‘big picture’ view of the permit and licensing process, which allows entrepreneurs to better prepare themselves for the road ahead. However, BizPaL is only as useful as its information.

How we can overcome the challenges small business faces at Canada/US Border

July 5, 2011
A new report looks at the challenges both Canadian and American small businesses face when trying to do business cross-border. It also suggests ways to improve the process if both countries are serious about encouraging more small businesses to conduct trade cross-border as part of the current discussions between US and Canada on a North American Security Perimeter.

What would you do if the time you spent on red tape was cut in half?

June 29, 2011
Red tape is an expensive, frustrating and unproductive burden – and this is why it continues to be one of our member’s top priorities.

Small business feels shut out of government procurement

June 23, 2011
A new CFIB report looks at attempts by small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to access federal procurement, and how these attempts are hampered by a confusing application processes, excessive paperwork and a complex system of rules.
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