The 37th general election in the Yukon took place on October 11, 2011, to return members to the 33rd Yukon Legislative Assembly.
Toronto, August 3, 2011 – Today the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) celebrates its 40th anniversary by honouring all small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), whose contribution to Canadian society cannot be overstated.
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.
Both the Conservatives and the Liberals have been outlining their tax priorities in recent days citing CFIB's positions on a number of issues. To set the record straight, both parties are correct in some respects. CFIB does support the continuation of already announced corporate income tax cuts. We also feel that further action is needed on payroll taxes, notably Employment Insurance premiums that increased on January 1, 2011.
