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May 2, 2012CFIB released its latest monthly Business Barometer ® which reveals small business optimism in Manitoba decreased sharply by 4.6 points in April to 65.2 from an index of 69.8 in March, below the national index of 66.4. April 25, 2012 – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) welcomes the introduction of a Private Members’ Bill in the Manitoba Legislature today - The Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act. Winnipeg, April 18, 2012 – The 2012 provincial budget delivered by Finance Minister Struthers moves Manitoba backwards with its unsustainable spending and $184 million in tax increases. "This budget will certainly not inspire confidence among Manitoba’s small business owners," said Marilyn Braun-Pollon, CFIB's Vice-President, Prairie and Agri-business. April 16, 2012Marilyn Braun-Pollon, Vice-President, Prairie and Agri-business for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) will be available on Tuesday, April 17 th, 2012 to provide reaction to the Manitoba budget as it relates to the small business community. Winnipeg, April 11, 2012 – In advance of Manitoba’s April 17 th provincial budget, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released its small business members’ budget priorities. 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. Winnipeg, January 20, 2012 – Farmers in Canada are hit the hardest by government regulations and paperwork, according to research released today by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). January 19, 2012 – With Red Tape Awareness Week™ 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. January 18, 2012 – 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 Week™. 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. January 17, 2012 – Winnipeg, January 17, 2012 – As part of its third annual Red Tape Awareness Week™, 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 Manitoba has much room to improve. January 16, 2012 – Winnipeg, 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). January 13, 2012 – Winnipeg, January 13, 2012 – Canada’s third annual Red Tape Awareness Week™ 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, 2012WINNIPEG, January 12, 2012 – With only a few days left until the start of Red Tape Awareness Week (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, an issue ultimately borne by consumers through higher prices for goods and services.
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