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Winnipeg, June 18, 2013 – Federal public employees who retire early are eligible to collect a “bridge benefit” (a temporary income top-up that ends when a retired public servant reaches the age of 65) which can be as much as $105,000 per retiree, according to a new study, The Case for Ending Early Retirement in the Public Sector, from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). June 17, 2013 – A University of Manitoba student has been selected for the Prairie region Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) and Scotiabank Internship in Public Policy and Entrepreneurship. Eli Gotthilf will spend the summer examining the red tape burden on businesses across Manitoba Winnipeg, June 12, 2013 – Six business and taxpayer organizations released an open letter to Manitoba’s Premier today, calling on him to reverse the decision to raise the provincial sales tax. Vancouver/Montréal, May 29, 2013 – With municipal leaders from across the country gathering in Vancouver for the annual FCM conference, CFIB is calling on them to take action on municipal overspending. CFIB released a report showing that spending has grown more than three times the rate of population over the past 12 years in Canada’s three largest cities – Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver – and in Canadian municipalities overall. Winnipeg, May 22, 2013 – Credit unions continue to outperform banks when it comes to serving the financial needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to a new research report issued by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Among the big five banks, the Bank of Montreal (BMO), and Scotiabank were tied with the highest overall scores while CIBC received the lowest. Toronto/Montréal, May 16, 2013 – The percentage of unfilled private sector jobs remained steady at 2.5% in the first quarter of 2013, representing approximately 295,000 full- and part-time jobs, according to data compiled by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Winnipeg, May 15, 2013 – Today, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released the last in a series of findings from a public opinion poll and separate member survey on the provincial government’s plan to raise the PST to eight per cent without a referendum. Winnipeg, May 10, 2013 – Today, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released new findings from a public opinion poll and separate member survey showing Manitobans and small business owners overwhelmingly oppose the PST hike. Winnipeg, May 8, 2013 – In its ongoing efforts to defeat the provincial government’s plan to hike the PST without a referendum, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released today the first in a series of findings from a public opinion poll and separate member survey. Winnipeg, May 1, 2013 – The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF), Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) and Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA) reminded Manitobans today about the rally against the PST hike at the Legislative Building tomorrow evening. Winnipeg, April 26, 2013 – A coalition of Manitoba organizations have joined forces to host a rally at the Legislature to stop the planned PST hike. All Manitobans are urged to attend. Winnipeg, April 25, 2013 – Today, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released its latest monthly Business Barometer® which reveals small business optimism in Manitoba decreased almost three points in April from 64.5 to 61.7, and is once again below the national index of 62.4. April 16, 2013 – With chronic deficits, mounting debt and a one per cent increase to the PST which will cost Manitobans $277 million/year, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says the 2013/14 provincial budget delivers a body blow to Manitoba’s economy. April 15, 2013Janine Carmichael, Manitoba Director of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) will be available tomorrow, April 16, 2013 to provide small business reaction to the provincial budget. March 12, 2013 – With Manitoba school divisions required to finalize their 2013/14 budgets by Friday, March 15, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has released a new report on the significant and growing inequity between what commercial and residential property owners pay to support education in Manitoba. January 23, 2013 – For the second time in two years, the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) Call Centre Business Helpline received a lacklustre grade of “C-“ from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) on Day 3 of Canada’s Red Tape Awareness WeekTM. While the accountability of CRA agents has improved, service standards and agent professionalism have declined. Winnipeg, January 22, 2013 – The province of Manitoba has received a D- for its efforts to reform the regulatory burden on small business according to CFIB. Manitoba received a grade of F in 2012 and 2011. The annual Red Tape Report Card issued today is part of Canada’s fourth annual Red Tape Awareness Week™. January 18, 2013 – With only a few days left until the start of Canada’s fourth annual Red Tape Awareness WeekTM (Jan 21-25), the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has announced the finalists for its second annual Golden Scissors Award.
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