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Close to 300,000 jobs remain unfilled in Q1

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).

Small business confidence takes a hit in March

Toronto/Montréal, March 28, 2013 – The confidence of small business owners took a hit in March after two months of encouraging growth, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).

Small business gives 2013 budget a B

Toronto/Montréal, March 21, 2013 – Small business owners received some positive news in today’s federal budget with movement on several of the top recommendations from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).

CFIB salutes BC government for tabling PRPP legislation

Toronto/Montréal, March 1, 2013 – CFIB is pleased by the BC government's announcement that it will introduce Pooled Registered Pension Plan (PRPP) legislation. BC is the first province to do so.

Hon. Gail Shea wins CFIB’s second annual Golden Scissors Award

Toronto/Montréal, January 25, 2013 – With Canada’s fourth annual Red Tape Awareness Week™ drawing to a close, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has awarded its Golden Scissors Award to the Hon. Gail Shea, Canada’s Minister of National Revenue.

CRA Call Centre Business Helpline gets C- grade from CFIB

Ottawa/Toronto, January 23, 2013 – The Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) Call Centre Business Helpline received a lacklustre grade of C minus from CFIB.

Federal Government ups its grade to B+ in red tape report card

Toronto/Montréal, January 22, 2013 – The federal government has earned a grade of B+ in reforming the regulatory burden on small business according to the yearly Red Tape Report Card.

Golden Scissors Award finalists announced

Toronto/Montréal, January 18, 2013 – With only a few days left until the start of Canada’s fourth annual Red Tape Awareness Week (Jan 21-25), the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has announced the finalists for its second 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.
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