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Carbon Tax
It’s time to fix Canada’s broken federal carbon tax! CFIB's holding Ottawa’s feet to the fire on the unfair tax. Watch Dan Kelly, CFIB President, call for an immediate fix to the unfair carbon tax. Duration 4:42 min
Capital Gains
Half of Canada's small firms will be negatively affected by the hike in the capital gains inclusion rate. Find out how your business may be impacted by these changes.
Cost of Doing Business
The cost of everything is going up! Carbon tax, CPP, and EI premiums have all gone up in the last five years alone, and labour and insurance costs have skyrocketed! Small businesses are suffering, and it's time to pressure government to change that.
Advocacy and Research Roundup
Keep up to date on the latest news, updates and valuable advocacy and research insights brought to you by CFIB.
Pay Equity exercises and audits: a step-by-step guide
Are you required to conduct a pay equity exercise or audit for your business in the near future? Not sure where to start? No need to panic! Just...
Protecting your business
A workplace should be safe for both the people who work there and those who are customers, but sometimes forces outside of your control, such as...
Quebec's Law 25: Frequently Asked Questions
For the principal obligations, please visit our page dedicated to Law 25. You must comply with the new Law 25 in Quebec, but you don’t know how?...
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Keeping Small Businesses’ Voices Strong and Heard
With a new government and some fresh faces in the House of Commons, the National Affairs team was back on the hill at the end of May to remind Parliament that there is plenty of unfinished business that requires their attention.
Canada-US Trade and Potential Tariffs
President Trump is threatening to implement a 25% tariff on all Canadian-made goods coming into the U.S., as one of his first acts after his inauguration. Given that the U.S. is Canada’s largest trading partner, tariffs can have widespread effects on both sides of border.
Advocacy and Research Roundup
Keep up to date on the latest news, updates and valuable advocacy and research insights.
Pay Equity exercises and audits: a step-by-step guide
Are you required to conduct a pay equity exercise or audit for your business in the near future? Not sure where to start? No need to panic! Just...
Protecting your business
A workplace should be safe for both the people who work there and those who are customers, but sometimes forces outside of your control, such as...
Quebec's Law 25: Frequently Asked Questions
For the principal obligations, please visit our page dedicated to Law 25. You must comply with the new Law 25 in Quebec, but you don’t know how?...
Our Policy Agenda
CFIB is Canada’s voice of small business. We advocate on issues that matter to your business on Parliament Hill, at every provincial and territorial legislature and city hall across the country. All of our policy agenda is set by business owners just like you. Not a board, not an executive council. Real small business owners working across the country to build a better Canada.
National Unfinished Business Petition
Calling on the federal government to lower the cost of doing business in Canada
Alberta Construction Petition
Calling on the provincial government to introduce construction mitigation policies
Alberta Municipal Tax Relief Petition
Calling on all Alberta municipalities to reduce property taxes for businesses
Alberta Tax Relief Petition
Calling on the Alberta government to offset the increased costs of doing business
British Columbia Cost Relief Petition
Calling on the provincial government to introduce cost relief measures for small businesses
British Columbia Employer-Paid Sick Days Petition
Calling on the BC government to avoid increasing the number of employer-paid sick days from 5 to 10
Manitoba Affordability Petition
Calling on the provincial government to make Manitoba more affordable for small businesses
Manitoba Employer-Paid Sick Days Petition
Calling on the provincial government to say no to introducing paid sick days
New Brunswick Property Tax Petition
Calling on the provincial government to make the property tax fairer
Newfoundland & Labrador Election Petition
Calling on all political parties to prioritize tax relief for small businesses
Newfoundland & Labrador Insurance Premium RST Petition
Calling on government to eliminate the 15% Retail Sales Tax (RST) on all insurance premiums that impact businesses
Ontario Construction Petition
Calling on the provincial government to introduce construction mitigation policies
Ontario SBTR Petition
Calling on the Ontario government to lower the small business tax rate and increase the threshold
Prince Edward Island Confederation Bridge Tolls Petition
Calling on government to eliminate the tolls on the Confederation Bridge
Quebec Red Tape Petition
Calling on the provincial government to reduce the administrative burden on small businesses
Saskatchewan Affordability Petition
Calling on the provincial government to make Saskatchewan more affordable for small businesses
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Our monthly survey tracks small business confidence, expectations and operating conditions in Canada.
Every other month, CFIB members lend their opinions to 'Your Voice,' a survey exploring a variety of current topics. The latest takeaways are showcased in a series of informative charts that summarize these findings.
Timely economic analysis, including early short-term macroeconomic forecasts developed with our partner AppEco, our latest estimates of private sector job vacancies and a special look each quarter at some key small business questions and economic sectors.
Recent News Releases
One in four small businesses still negatively affected by slow return to office by downtown workers, yet federal supports expire tomorrow
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One in four small businesses still negatively affected by slow return to office by downtown workers, yet federal supports expire tomorrow
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One in four small businesses still negatively affected by slow return to office by downtown workers, yet federal supports expire tomorrow
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One in four small businesses still negatively affected by slow return to office by downtown workers, yet federal supports expire tomorrow
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One in four small businesses still negatively affected by slow return to office by downtown workers, yet federal supports expire tomorrow
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