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Ottawa, May 14, 2012 – With a steady stream of mobile and electronic payment options expected in the days ahead, Canadian small business owners will be bracing themselves for the possibility of another fee grab on the part of banks, credit card companies and newer market entrants.
Toronto/Montréal, May 2, 2012 – According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Canada’s small and mid-sized businesses (SMEs) were a little less optimistic in April compared with the month before. The 1.3-point drop in CFIB’s Business Barometer® Index to 66.4 gave back most of the big gains seen in the March survey findings. Toronto, April 27, 2012 – As Canada inches towards a free trade agreement with Europe, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on the federal government to move quickly to finalize a deal that will help the country's small businesses to grow and create jobs. Toronto, April 17, 2012 – On behalf of its 109,000 small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is pleased to see the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) take an important step forward in improving its accountability and accessibility for SMEs.
Toronto/Montréal, April 4, 2012 – With its seventh-consecutive monthly gain since late last summer, small business sentiment has now returned to what can be considered normal for a sustainably growing economy. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business' (CFIB) Business Barometer® Index climbed to 67.7 in March, more than a point and a half above February's level and six points above its August 2011 low.
Ottawa, April 3, 2012 – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is pleased to see the federal government take its first step in better managing red tape on an on-going basis by announcing the implementation of the "one-for-one" rule as of April 1st. As one of the key recommendations coming out of the Red Tape Reduction Commission, this measure will require regulators to offset an administrative burden of equal value each time they impose a new one.
Ottawa, March 29, 2012 – The 2012 federal budget had some positive news for small business with major progress on eight of CFIB's top 12 priorities for 2012. However, this budget did not go fast or far enough in dealing with spending, the federal deficit or public service compensation and pensions. March 28, 2012 Senior representatives of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) will be available for commentary immediately following tomorrow's federal budget (contact details below). CFIB president Catherine Swift, senior vice-president Dan Kelly, and vice-president for Quebec Martine Hébert will all be available on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
Toronto/Montréal, March 7, 2012 – According to the latest Business Barometer® Index from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), small business confidence has risen to 66.0 in the last month-its sixth-consecutive monthly increase. The Index, however, still has a few points to make up before re-establishing the high levels seen this time last year.
Winnipeg/Ottawa, February 27, 2012 – CFIB welcomed the commitment by Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to improve accountability and service delivery. Toronto, February 13, 2012 – In one of the fastest growing campaigns ever launched by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), over 26,000 small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) have signed petitions calling for fairness in Canada’s public sector pension system. Today, CFIB is delivering these “action alerts” to MPs in Ottawa. Toronto/Montréal, February 1, 2012 – Optimism among Canadian small- and mid-size businesses continues to improve, but at a reserved pace according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The Business Barometer Index ended January at 65.2-just slightly above the 65.0 registered in December but, not enough to register as a statistically significant movement.
Ottawa/Regina, January 20, 2012 – Farmers in Canada are hit the hardest by government regulations and paperwork, according to research released today by CFIB. On the final day of Red Tape Awareness Week™, a CFIB survey shows that 23 per cent of farmers say that if they had known about the burden of regulations, they may not have gone into business.
Toronto, January 19, 2012 – With Red Tape Awareness WeekTM coming to a close, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has announced the winner of the inaugural Golden Scissors Award. The new annual award recognizes an individual who has successfully motivated or demonstrated leadership and courage, and produced meaningful and positive results in cutting red tape for small business.
Ottawa, January 18, 2012 – The Federal Red Tape Reduction Commission released its final report today during the Canadian Federation of Independent Business' (CFIB's) third annual Red Tape Awareness WeekTM. The report includes a recommendation to task the Auditor General of Canada with reviewing and reporting on the Government's progress in reducing red tape.
Toronto, January 17, 2012 – As part of its third annual Red Tape Awareness Week TM. the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released its annual Red Tape Report Card today. While several governments took steps forward on red tape reform, the grades show there is room to improve.
Ottawa, January 16, 2012 – Intimidated. Treated like I've done something wrong. Those are just some of the ways small business owners describe their experiences with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), according to a new report that was released today by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).
Vancouver/Toronto, January 13, 2012 – Canada's third annual Red Tape Awareness WeekTM kicks off with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) releasing the Red Tape Digital Diaries, a digital video series chronicling the frustrations of Canadian small business owners because of excessive government regulation and red tape.
January 12, 2012With only a few days left until the start of Red Tape Awareness Week TM (Jan 16th -20th), the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has announced the finalists for the inaugural Golden Scissors Award. The Award recognizes an individual who has successfully motivated or demonstrated leadership and courage, and produced meaningful and positive results in cutting red tape for small business.
January 11, 2012Next week is the Canadian Federation of Independent Business' third annual Red Tape Awareness Week™. Once again, CFIB is challenging all levels of government in Canada to commit to tackling the burden red tape places on small business, a problem ultimately borne by consumers through higher prices for goods and services.
Toronto, January 4, 2012 – According to the latest survey data from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), small business confidence climbed to 65.0 in December, almost a point and a half above its November level. "The Business Barometer index has historically hovered between 65 and 70 when the economy is expanding," commented Ted Mallett, vice-president and chief economist for CFIB.
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