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, 2012
With 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, 2012
Next 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.
