Federal government’s plan to cut fertilizer emissions by 30% by 2030 must remain voluntary for Canadian agri-businesses August 4, 2022 Read More
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence plummets for fourth consecutive month amid concerns about labour shortages and fuel and energy costs July 28, 2022 Read More
Say thank you to win: Last week for Canadians to enter CFIB’s #SmallBusinessEveryDay Big Thank You Contest July 19, 2022 Read More
Skyrocketing costs hurting Saskatchewan small businesses, government must provide cost relief July 18, 2022 Read More
The Council of the Federation meeting is an opportunity to bring down the cost of doing business July 11, 2022 Read More
Alberta - The Council of the Federation meeting is an opportunity to bring down the cost of doing business July 11, 2022 Read More
British Columbia - The Council of the Federation meeting is an opportunity to bring down the cost of doing business July 11, 2022 Read More
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence continues sliding in June amid inflation and all-time high concern over fuel costs July 5, 2022 Read More
A majority of Canadians are choosing to shop at small businesses to support their communities June 27, 2022 Read More
Canadian agri-businesses want to see economic sustainability and competitiveness at the heart of Canada’s Next Policy Framework June 20, 2022 Read More
CFIB statement on federal government ending vaccine mandates for domestic travel and outbound international travel June 14, 2022 Read More
Three-quarters of Ontario businesses say the provincial government has done a poor job of communicating its new Disconnecting from Work legislation June 7, 2022 Read More
CFIB urges Saskatchewan government to provide fuel cost relief, stop adding to small business costs June 1, 2022 Read More
Small businesses can claim up to $600 in class action settlement with Visa, Mastercard and banks: Power to surcharge for credit cards coming soon May 30, 2022 Read More
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence falls as labour shortages, fuel and energy costs pose major challenges May 26, 2022 Read More
Canada’s Workers' Compensation Boards should return over $5 billion in excess funds May 10, 2022 Read More
CFIB calling on the Alberta government to follow Ontario’s lead and legislate surplus rebates May 10, 2022 Read More
Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board should return excess funds May 10, 2022 Read More
One in four small businesses still negatively affected by slow return to office by downtown workers, yet federal supports expire tomorrow May 6, 2022 Read More
CFIB: Only 13% of small businesses are confident their concerns will receive attention during the election campaign May 5, 2022 Read More
Small business owners nearing a breaking point while struggling to support their employees’ mental health May 3, 2022 Read More
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence remains steady; labour shortages, wage and price hikes continue to reach new highs April 28, 2022 Read More
COVID debt, rising costs and lack of sales pose major challenges to a small business recovery April 21, 2022 Read More
Federal budget a missed opportunity to help small businesses recover from COVID: CFIB April 7, 2022 Read More
Business Barometer®: Small businesses report highest short-term optimism since start of the pandemic, but high costs and supply chain issues continue to exert pressure March 31, 2022 Read More
Budget 2022: Small businesses need to be the central focus of Canada’s economic recovery March 30, 2022 Read More
A majority of small businesses want to improve their cybersecurity within the next year March 28, 2022 Read More
Small businesses from both sides of the Atlantic set out UK-Canada FTA asks as talks launch March 25, 2022 Read More
Two-thirds of small businesses say the cost of fuel is a major concern: April 1 carbon tax increase will only make this worse March 17, 2022 Read More
As consumers shift to digital payment methods, credit card fees are becoming unaffordable for small businesses March 15, 2022 Read More
BC small businesses mark second anniversary of COVID: Sales remain low, debt remains high, and many are considering permanent closure March 9, 2022 Read More
Yukon small businesses mark second anniversary of COVID: Sales remain low, debt remains high, and many are considering permanent closure March 9, 2022 Read More
Small businesses mark second anniversary of COVID: Sales remain low, debt remains high, and many are considering permanent closure March 9, 2022 Read More
Manitoba small businesses mark second anniversary of COVID: Sales remain low, debt remains high, and many are considering permanent closure March 9, 2022 Read More
Saskatchewan small businesses mark second anniversary of COVID: Sales remain low, debt remains high, and many are considering permanent closure March 9, 2022 Read More
Labour shortages are stalling small business recovery: A temporary boost to the Temporary Foreign Worker program can offer relief March 2, 2022 Read More
Red tape grades are in: governments have improved on accountability, but have a long way to go on reducing the burden February 24, 2022 Read More
Golden Scissors award recognizes Alberta and Nova Scotia for innovative red tape reduction February 23, 2022 Read More
Red Tape Awareness Week™ 2022 to focus on a competitive Canadian recovery February 17, 2022 Read More
Majority of Alberta small businesses support the removal of COVID-19 restrictions February 15, 2022 Read More
Majority of Saskatchewan small businesses support the removal of COVID-19 restrictions February 15, 2022 Read More
A majority of small businesses in every province supports lifting most COVID restrictions, mixed views on mask rules February 15, 2022 Read More
CFIB statement on the extension of the wage and rent subsidy for businesses under local capacity restrictions February 9, 2022 Read More
Business Barometer®: Supply chain issues, restrictions and labour shortages contribute to latest dip in small business confidence January 27, 2022 Read More
Small businesses worry about rising costs and supply chain issues amid border ban on unvaccinated truck drivers January 26, 2022 Read More
34,500 Alberta small business owners contemplating pulling the plug, putting 625,000 jobs at risk January 21, 2022 Read More
Independent businesses shocked they are on the hook for 10 paid sick-days in 2022 January 20, 2022 Read More
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence for the year ahead lower than at any point since April 2020 January 18, 2022 Read More
CFIB and Restaurants Canada issue open letter to Premiers calling for more business support amid Omicron fears December 21, 2021 Read More
Federal economic statement: CFIB is available to comment on behalf of Canada’s small businesses December 14, 2021 Read More
Labour shortages are back with a vengeance, putting small business recovery at risk December 9, 2021 Read More
New polling data: Albertans feel safer shopping at small businesses over big box stores December 8, 2021 Read More
Business Barometer®: Businesses project unprecedented price and wage growth November 29, 2021 Read More
Win big with small business: Last chance for Canadians to enter CFIB’s Small Business Saturday Contest November 26, 2021 Read More
Snarled supply chains are increasing the cost of doing business, ahead of the crucial holiday spending season November 18, 2021 Read More
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence remains shaken amid rising costs, supply-chain disruptions and labour shortages November 4, 2021 Read More
CFIB Statement: Unexpected minimum wage increase coming at the worst time for small firms November 2, 2021 Read More
Only one in five businesses needing wage/rent support report they will qualify under Ottawa’s proposed changes October 29, 2021 Read More
Federal government leaves small firms in the cold during Small Business Week: Wage and rent subsidies expire Saturday October 20, 2021 Read More
CFIB’s response to Ontario government’s announcement to remove remaining capacity restrictions October 14, 2021 Read More
Anxious small businesses petition for immediate extension and expansion of federal business support programs October 12, 2021 Read More
CFIB Statement: Government must explain capacity decision to small business owners October 12, 2021 Read More
Business Barometer®: BC Small businesses losing confidence in the province’s business conditions October 8, 2021 Read More
Business Barometer®: Small business outlook takes a sharp drop in September October 5, 2021 Read More
Keeping costs down and promoting local shopping are top priorities for municipal economic recovery September 23, 2021 Read More
CFIB calls on the Saskatchewan government to support small businesses under the new public health restrictions September 17, 2021 Read More
CFIB calls on the Alberta government to support small businesses under the new public health restrictions September 16, 2021 Read More
The economy and small business recovery are the top election issues for businesses, but most are not confident they will be addressed August 16, 2021 Read More
Nova Scotia 2021 Election: 92 per cent of business owners set to vote – Four out of ten remain undecided August 13, 2021 Read More
No more lockdowns: Small firms urge provinces to adopt “Stay Open” plans with new petition August 12, 2021 Read More
Small businesses urge Ontario government to share its plan to remove remaining restrictions and stay open July 29, 2021 Read More
Alberta’s municipalities improve spending habits, but property taxes remain a concern for small businesses July 28, 2021 Read More
Small business petition campaign urges federal government to halt phase out of wage and rent subsidies July 22, 2021 Read More
Small business recovery is finally underway, but many businesses are being left behind July 15, 2021 Read More
Federal government has already begun to close or phase out key small business COVID support programs before the economy is fully open July 8, 2021 Read More
Canadians spent more at big box stores, less at small businesses during the pandemic: It’s time to change that June 28, 2021 Read More
House of Commons must address small business debt and support program gaps before closing for the summer June 21, 2021 Read More
The Senate must not delay its vote on Bill C-208’s changes to unfair business transfer rules June 17, 2021 Read More
Sharply rising business logistics worries could soon mean higher prices, but governments can help June 9, 2021 Read More
Two-thirds of Ontario small businesses say the province’s reopening plan is too slow June 8, 2021 Read More
SME7 calls on G7 governments to put small business and crafts at the heart of the recovery June 7, 2021 Read More
Rent and wage subsidies are set to drop in July, locked down small businesses call on Ottawa to press pause May 26, 2021 Read More
Two in three small businesses say 5G will benefit their business when it is rolled out May 19, 2021 Read More
One year after Prime Minister’s promise, new businesses are still shut out of federal support programs May 18, 2021 Read More
Small business welcomes new pooled pensions: Success up to provinces, financial institutions May 17, 2021 Read More
Small businesses have not made a dent in their average debt, and face continuing uncertainty around a fourth wave May 17, 2021 Read More
Business Barometer®: Manitoba small business optimism slips again in March, but PST relief welcomed May 17, 2021 Read More
New polling data: Consumers feel safer shopping at small businesses over big box stores May 17, 2021 Read More
Don’t let lockdowns stop you from supporting Small Business Saturday this weekend May 17, 2021 Read More
In absence of coherent COVID-19 management plan, Canada’s business groups take the lead May 17, 2021 Read More
Small business owners face burnout, as holiday shopping season starts off weak May 17, 2021 Read More
Business Barometer®: No new cheer for small business sector this holiday season May 17, 2021 Read More
Business Barometer®: Alberta small business confidence remained in the cold in January May 17, 2021 Read More
Canadian business groups call for swift action on interim Canada-U.K. trade agreement May 17, 2021 Read More
CFIB congratulates new government and all elected MPs: Now it’s time to get to work on small business recovery May 17, 2021 Read More
Credit unions the best for small business; among the big banks, CIBC still the worst May 17, 2021 Read More
The long road ahead: Small business recovery extends to summer 2023, longer for hard hit sectors May 17, 2021 Read More
Black Friday and Small Business Saturday™ critical to independent business survival this year May 17, 2021 Read More
Small businesses head to the polls: CFIB releases analysis of federal party commitments and Leaders’ Survey on small business issues May 17, 2021 Read More
Sask small biz optimism sees another gain in February; still lags national index May 17, 2021 Read More
Business Barometer®: BC small business confidence inches up in November | CFIB May 11, 2021 Read More
Alberta needs a new support grant program for small businesses closed for the third time May 6, 2021 Read More
Provincial small business grant programs across Canada failing to meet challenge of fresh lockdowns, growing debt May 6, 2021 Read More
Provincial small business grant programs failing to meet challenge of fresh lockdowns, growing debt May 6, 2021 Read More
CFIB is disappointed that the Supreme Court will not hear the case of Restaurant Le Relais de Saint-Jean against CRA May 6, 2021 Read More
BC budget misses the mark to address and get BC small businesses to economic recovery April 20, 2021 Read More
Extended COVID support, new hiring incentive and lower credit card fees bring some good budget news for hard-hit small businesses April 19, 2021 Read More
Small business rent crisis demands a provincial grant and expanded federal support as COVID-19 restrictions continue April 15, 2021 Read More
“No new costs” tops British Columbia small business priority list for both the upcoming federal and provincial budgets April 14, 2021 Read More
Ontario, lockdown capital of North America, expands and extends failing policy April 7, 2021 Read More
Alberta small businesses need additional support in the wake of new restrictions April 6, 2021 Read More
Small businesses want rapid testing, not lockdowns in order to fight a third wave April 1, 2021 Read More
Small business wants rapid testing, not lockdowns in order to fight a third wave April 1, 2021 Read More
Supreme Court ruling on federal carbon tax does not address the unfairness it imposes on small business March 25, 2021 Read More
Tax deadline needs to be extended for small businesses after a welcome extension to CEBA deadline March 23, 2021 Read More
A year after the first lockdown, finding customers online tops list of small business priorities March 22, 2021 Read More
Leading industry associations call on federal government to prevent strike action at the Port of Montreal March 17, 2021 Read More
Delayed retirements, debt, and digital leaps: One year of COVID-19 restrictions leaves its mark on Alberta small business March 15, 2021 Read More
Small businesses mark the one-year anniversary of COVID lockdowns with delayed retirements, debt and digital leaps March 15, 2021 Read More
Do not make EI coverage for the self-employed mandatory, say small business owners March 4, 2021 Read More
Small businesses still don’t know what CEWS and CERS will look like past March 14 March 1, 2021 Read More
Canada’s small businesses now collectively owe over $135 billion as a result of the pandemic February 25, 2021 Read More
The Alberta budget paints a worrisome picture of the province’s debt outlook February 25, 2021 Read More
Nearly two thirds of small businesses would consider using COVID-19 rapid tests to remain open February 19, 2021 Read More
Budget 2021: Small business must be at the centre of the government’s economic recovery plan February 18, 2021 Read More
Additional support will come too late to give Alberta small businesses a fighting chance of survival February 17, 2021 Read More
Cyberfraud is a growing concern for small businesses as the pandemic forces them to digitize February 4, 2021 Read More
Members of Parliament must support long-overdue change to business transfer rules February 3, 2021 Read More
It’s time to reopen: Ontario remains the only province with no plan to end lockdowns February 3, 2021 Read More
Many small businesses continue to slip through the cracks of government support programs February 2, 2021 Read More
Raise a glass to red tape reduction: Golden Scissors Award recognizes efforts to modernize alcohol sales and patio rules January 28, 2021 Read More
CFIB welcomes new HASCAP program, but calls for changes to address rising small business debt levels January 26, 2021 Read More
Canadian business groups call for swift ratification of the Canada-U.K. Trade Continuity Agreement January 26, 2021 Read More
Regulation costs Canadian businesses $39 billion annually, $11 billion of which is unnecessary red tape January 25, 2021 Read More
CFIB calls on Ontario to build a plan to carefully reopen small business and expand the Small Business Support Grant January 25, 2021 Read More
181,000 Canadian small business owners now contemplating pulling the plug, putting 2.4 million jobs at risk January 21, 2021 Read More
25,000 BC small businesses owners now contemplating pulling the plug, total estimate for Canada at 181,000 January 21, 2021 Read More
Nearly 6,500 Saskatchewan small business owners now contemplating pulling the plug, putting over 89,000 jobs at risk January 21, 2021 Read More
5,600 Manitoba small business owners now contemplating pulling the plug, putting over 100,000 jobs at risk January 21, 2021 Read More
CFIB: Ontario doubles down on unfair and ineffective business restrictions January 12, 2021 Read More
One-third of Ontario businesses report they will not survive the second lockdown December 21, 2020 Read More
New restrictions avoid blanket lockdown measures, but still impact Saskatchewan small businesses November 25, 2020 Read More
CFIB statement: New restrictions avoid blanket lockdown measures, but still impact Alberta small businesses November 24, 2020 Read More
CFIB questions how shuttering small businesses and sending crowds to Walmart and Costco reduces COVID-19 November 23, 2020 Read More
CFIB STATEMENT: Small business holiday hopes dashed by more restrictions during make-or-break season November 20, 2020 Read More
CFIB statement on adoption of new rent subsidy; Changes to all support programs still needed November 20, 2020 Read More
January 1 CPP hikes to hit employers’ payroll budgets, cut take-home wages for workers November 19, 2020 Read More
Agriculture sector can play a critical role in Canada’s economic recovery November 18, 2020 Read More
CRA and Revenu Quebec must be held accountable for audit mistakes, CFIB tells the Supreme Court November 17, 2020 Read More
CFIB statement: Many small businesses far too fragile to survive another round of lockdowns November 10, 2020 Read More
Small businesses’ insurance costs are on the rise, and one in ten can’t even find a provider November 9, 2020 Read More
Small business recovery takes a hit despite start of the holiday shopping season November 3, 2020 Read More
Alberta small business recovery continues to flatline despite start of the holiday shopping season November 3, 2020 Read More
CFIB statement on draft legislation on wage subsidy extension and new rent relief program November 2, 2020 Read More
Business Barometer®: Small business sentiment falls as COVID-19 cases are on the rise October 29, 2020 Read More
Business Barometer®: Alberta small business sentiment falls as COVID-19 cases are on the rise October 29, 2020 Read More
Fears of a second wave are hitting small firms with further drops in sales: More than a third losing money every day October 29, 2020 Read More
Business Barometer®: Saskatchewan short-term small business optimism slips in October October 29, 2020 Read More
Business Barometer®: Manitoba long-term small business optimism climbs slightly in early October October 29, 2020 Read More
Party Leaders outline plans to help small businesses recover; mixed bag of commitments October 21, 2020 Read More
Celebrating Small Business Week is more important than ever this year, as sales remain dangerously low October 19, 2020 Read More
Small business welcomes new rent relief program and CEBA, wage subsidy changes October 9, 2020 Read More
CFIB News Release: A second wave of business closures would be devastating to small business October 8, 2020 Read More
Half of small businesses say digital communication will be even more vital in 2021 September 30, 2020 Read More
Fewer customers and lower spending per customer affecting small business recovery September 30, 2020 Read More
Business Barometer®: Sentiment weakens as Alberta small businesses head into the fall September 24, 2020 Read More
Business Barometer®: No improvement in sentiment as small businesses head into the fall September 24, 2020 Read More
CFIB News Release: Saskatchewan long-term small business optimism declines in September; short-term challenges remain September 24, 2020 Read More
CFIB News Release: Manitoba long-term small business optimism feels the chill heading into the fall; short-term challenges remain September 24, 2020 Read More
Throne Speech 2020: CFIB available to comment on behalf of small businesses September 23, 2020 Read More
Small business faces unsustainable L-shaped recovery if sales remain at a crawl September 22, 2020 Read More
CFIB welcomes Ontario-Quebec Summit on Economic Recovery and highlights SME priorities September 8, 2020 Read More
Fewer customers and lower spending per customer affecting Alberta small business recovery September 3, 2020 Read More
CFIB News Release: Fewer customers and lower spending per customer affecting Saskatchewan’s small business recovery September 3, 2020 Read More
CFIB News Release: Fewer customers and lower spending per customer affecting Manitoba’s small business recovery September 3, 2020 Read More
Financial flexibility needed as tax deadline approaches for small business September 1, 2020 Read More
Flawed rent relief program overdue for a fix, even as it is set to come to an end August 28, 2020 Read More
Business Barometer®: Alberta small business outlook points to sluggish recovery August 27, 2020 Read More
BC August Barometer shows more optimism for long-term recovery, short-term challenges still weigh heavily August 27, 2020 Read More
Business Barometer®: Saskatchewan long-term small business outlook improves; short-term challenges remain August 27, 2020 Read More
Business Barometer®: Manitoba long-term small business optimism improves; short-term challenges remain August 27, 2020 Read More
Recovery roadblock: 66 per cent of Alberta small businesses are concerned reduced consumer spending is here to stay August 26, 2020 Read More
Recovery roadblock: 62 per cent of small businesses are concerned reduced consumer spending is here to stay August 26, 2020 Read More
CFIB News Release: Recovery roadblock: 69 per cent of Saskatchewan small businesses are concerned reduced consumer spending is here to stay August 26, 2020 Read More
CFIB News Release: Recovery roadblock: 67 per cent of Manitoba small businesses are concerned reduced consumer spending is here to stay August 26, 2020 Read More
Small businesses urge the government to put an end to the Port of Montreal strike before it further hurts an already fragile economy August 20, 2020 Read More
Alberta Downtown businesses trapped in spending deserts amid office closures: #SmallBusinessEveryDay Dashboard August 19, 2020 Read More
Ontario's downtown businesses trapped in spending deserts amid office closures: #SmallBusinessEveryDay Dashboard August 19, 2020 Read More
Downtown businesses trapped in spending deserts amid office closures: #SmallBusinessEveryDay Dashboard August 19, 2020 Read More
Growing anger on the part of business owners slipping through the many cracks of government support programs: CFIB urges all business owners to join the movement August 13, 2020 Read More
Growing anger on the part of business owners slipping through the many cracks of government support programs August 13, 2020 Read More
82 per cent of Canadians worry their favourite local businesses will disappear: #SmallBusinessEveryDay Dashboard August 12, 2020 Read More
81 per cent of Ontarians worry some of their favourite local businesses will disappear: #SmallBusinessEveryDay Dashboard August 12, 2020 Read More
77 per cent of Sask residents worry their favourite local businesses will disappear: #SmallBusinessEveryDay Dashboard August 12, 2020 Read More
83 per cent of Manitobans worry their favourite local businesses will disappear: #SmallBusinessEveryDay Dashboard August 12, 2020 Read More
A second wave of business closures would be devastating to Ontario small business August 8, 2020 Read More
Small business owners rank government aid programs: CEBA, CEWS well used; CECRA continues to fall short August 7, 2020 Read More
Recovery still a long way off as Alberta small business sales struggle to reignite August 5, 2020 Read More
Recovery still a long way off as Saskatchewan small business sales struggle to reignite August 5, 2020 Read More
Recovery still a long way off as Manitoba small business sales struggle to reignite August 5, 2020 Read More
CFIB’s reaction on extension of the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program July 31, 2020 Read More
Longshoremen’s strike: An extremely worrisome situation for the Quebec and Canadian economies July 31, 2020 Read More
Business Barometer®: Small business 12-month outlook trends up, but other measures of health remain low July 31, 2020 Read More
Business Barometer®: Alberta small business confidence trends up, but other measures of health remain low July 30, 2020 Read More
CFIB News Release: Saskatchewan small business optimism stalls in July; hiring & business health indicators remain low July 30, 2020 Read More
Alberta could lose an additional 32,500 small businesses to COVID-19, nearly one in five Alberta businesses are at risk of closure July 29, 2020 Read More
Canada could lose an additional 158,000 small businesses to COVID-19, 21,116 at risk in British Columbia July 29, 2020 Read More
CFIB News Release: Canada could lose an additional 158,000 small businesses to COVID-19, 6,283 at risk in Saskatchewan July 29, 2020 Read More
CFIB News Release: Manitoba small business optimism stalls in July; hiring & business health indicators remain low July 29, 2020 Read More
CFIB News Release: Canada could lose an additional 158,000 small businesses to COVID-19, 4,279 at risk in Manitoba July 29, 2020 Read More
CFIB urges finance ministers to fix rent relief as one in three small businesses say it remains a critical missing piece for their recovery July 28, 2020 Read More
COVID-19 has changed how Canadians spend at small businesses: Sales remain perilously low July 21, 2020 Read More
#SmallBusinessEveryDay dashboard points to long, slow recovery, half say it will take at least six months to get back to profitability July 20, 2020 Read More
More than one quarter of small firms report workers refusing to return to work; preference for CERB top reason given July 16, 2020 Read More
CFIB News Release: Debt knell: Small business COVID-19 debt totals $117 billion July 15, 2020 Read More
Small businesses hope fiscal update will bring retooling of critical federal support measures July 8, 2020 Read More
#SmallBusinessEveryDay dashboard points to long road ahead to Ontario recovery July 7, 2020 Read More
Most small businesses in health sector worried about their financial wellbeing July 2, 2020 Read More
Small business recovery still in worrying territory but nudging in right direction, #SmallBusinessEveryDay continues with special Canada Day challenges June 30, 2020 Read More
Battered small businesses need help with two looming bills: Months of deferred GST/HST payments due tomorrow, rent due Wednesday June 29, 2020 Read More
Business Barometer®: New season doesn’t bring new confidence for Alberta small businesses June 29, 2020 Read More
BC entrepreneurial confidence in June shows challenging path ahead for small businesses June 29, 2020 Read More
CFIB News Release: Saskatchewan small business optimism cautiously improves in June June 29, 2020 Read More
Business Barometer®: New season doesn’t bring new confidence to small business sector June 29, 2020 Read More
CFIB News Release: Manitoba small business optimism cautiously improves in June June 29, 2020 Read More
#SmallBusinessEveryDay campaign launched to emphasize customers are critical to business survival June 25, 2020 Read More
Premier Ford helps CFIB launch #SmallBusinessEveryDay campaign in Ontario to help boost local shopping June 25, 2020 Read More
CFIB News Release: #SmallBusinessEveryDay campaign launched to emphasize customers are critical to business survival June 25, 2020 Read More
CFIB issues open letter to Minister Morneau on the urgent need to improve rent relief June 19, 2020 Read More
Half of small businesses now fully open: New Brunswick is Canada’s most open province; Ontario is most closed June 16, 2020 Read More
Getting Canadians back to work will require significant changes to wage subsidy and CERB programs June 10, 2020 Read More
44 per cent of small firms now fully open, but only 15 per cent have seen sales return to normal June 8, 2020 Read More
Small business debt load tops $150,000: Recovery will be impeded if more financing is not made available June 5, 2020 Read More
CFIB News Release: Governments still missing the mark on small business rent relief, challenges with CECRA leave too many without desperately needed help June 1, 2020 Read More
BC entrepreneurial confidence sees no growth in May; urgent need to support local entrepreneurs May 28, 2020 Read More
CFIB News Release: Saskatchewan small businesses cautiously optimistic at end of May; short-term hiring plans remain weak May 28, 2020 Read More
38 per cent of Canada’s small businesses now fully open; more than half open in New Brunswick, PEI and Saskatchewan May 26, 2020 Read More
Farmers still require urgent help amid supply chain interruptions, labour shortages and mounting costs May 22, 2020 Read More
CFIB News Release: 50 per cent more small businesses now fully open as provincial restrictions lift: Alberta, Manitoba and New Brunswick lead the way May 21, 2020 Read More
Rent relief major missing piece for small business survival, options beyond CECRA needed for worried business owners May 20, 2020 Read More
CFIB News Release: Social distancing, customer safety and access to PPE top list of practical small business concerns as provinces reopen May 18, 2020 Read More
Business Barometer®: Half of business owners say their firm is in a bad state in May May 14, 2020 Read More
Business Barometer®: Majority of Alberta business owners still in bad shape in May May 14, 2020 Read More
CFIB News Release: Rent relief becoming make-or-break for many businesses, majority say more help needed May 13, 2020 Read More
CFIB statement on the extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Support (CEWS) program May 8, 2020 Read More
Social distancing, customer safety and access to PPE top list of practical small business concerns as provinces start reopening May 8, 2020 Read More
Canada Emergency Business Account access should be expanded and programs extended as emergency phase continues May 5, 2020 Read More
Business Barometer®: End of April brings some improvement in small business sentiment April 29, 2020 Read More
Business Barometer®: Alberta small business confidence sees some improvement at the end of April April 29, 2020 Read More
BC entrepreneurs less pessimistic in April, small business focus needed in provincial economic recovery strategy April 29, 2020 Read More
More than half of small firms to apply for help from the federal wage subsidy, but it is too late for some, confusing for others April 27, 2020 Read More
Over half of small businesses not able to pay May rent without additional support April 20, 2020 Read More
CFIB statement on CEBA expansion and the Canada Emergency Rent Assistance Program April 16, 2020 Read More
Small business rent crisis demands more provincial hardship grants and expanded federal support as COVID-19 restrictions continue April 15, 2020 Read More
Small business rent crisis demands an Alberta hardship grant and expanded federal support as COVID-19 restrictions continue April 15, 2020 Read More
One in five small businesses too small to qualify for a federal emergency loan: Changes to CEBA urgently needed April 14, 2020 Read More
Business Barometer®: April brings some improvement to Alberta small business confidence April 8, 2020 Read More
Business Barometer®: April brings some improvements in small business confidence April 8, 2020 Read More
Cash crisis and debt nightmares top Manitoba small business concerns; more help needed immediately April 7, 2020 Read More
Cash crisis and debt nightmares top Sask small business concerns; more help needed immediately April 7, 2020 Read More
New data: Small business reaction to federal wage subsidy mixed; removing barriers to access a priority April 6, 2020 Read More
Business Barometer®: Alberta small business confidence falls to all-time-low amid COVID-19 pandemic March 25, 2020 Read More
Business Barometer®: Manitoba's small business optimism falls to all-time-low amid COVID-19 pandemic March 25, 2020 Read More
Business Barometer®: Saskatchewan small business optimism falls to all-time-low amid COVID-19 pandemic March 25, 2020 Read More
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence at never-before-seen low amid COVID-19 outbreak March 25, 2020 Read More
Nearly a third of small businesses may close within the month without more COVID-19 relief March 24, 2020 Read More
Canada’s leading business organizations call on government to protect jobs and postpone non-essential new measures March 21, 2020 Read More
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence tumbles amid COVID-19 outbreak March 18, 2020 Read More
Half of small firms report a drop in sales due to COVID-19, a quarter say they won’t survive a month with a big drop in income March 17, 2020 Read More
Media Advisory: CFIB available to provide small business reaction to the 2020-21 Manitoba Budget March 11, 2020 Read More
Made-in-Manitoba carbon tax is fairer for small businesses; CFIB worries some sectors may still be worse off March 5, 2020 Read More
Credit unions and regional banks beat out the biggest banks on small business customer satisfaction March 5, 2020 Read More
Leading business associations call on parliamentarians to pass CUSMA without further delay February 27, 2020 Read More
One in four small businesses has been negatively affected by the rail blockades, another half expect to feel impacts soon February 25, 2020 Read More
Federal carbon tax costs farmers almost $14,000 in 1st year; 82% negatively impacted February 21, 2020 Read More
Workers without borders: Small businesses need better access to immigration system to help address skills and labour shortages February 13, 2020 Read More
Nova Scotia Government Slaps Small Business with Unexpected Minimum Wage Hike January 30, 2020 Read More
Saskatchewan small business optimism improves slightly in January; 7 of 10 provinces see decline January 30, 2020 Read More
CFIB recognizes Ontario’s Red Tape Reduction Minister and Red Tape “SWAT” unit January 23, 2020 Read More
CFIB awards a Golden Scissors to the Alberta Associate Minister of Red Tape Reduction January 23, 2020 Read More
Not all heroes wear capes: CFIB awards a Golden Scissors to Manitoba for red tape reduction January 23, 2020 Read More
Not all heroes wear capes: CFIB awards Golden Scissors for red tape reduction January 23, 2020 Read More
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Farmers say reducing red tape would help make Canada more competitive and innovative: Red Tape Awareness Week™ 2020 January 22, 2020 Read More
Farmers say reducing red tape would help make Canada more competitive and innovative: Red Tape Awareness Week™ 2020 | CFIB January 22, 2020 Read More
Red Tape Report Card: Governments getting good grades for accountability—now it’s time to reduce the burden January 21, 2020 Read More
CFIB presents Paperweight “Awards”: Alberta’s craft beer goes on road trips January 20, 2020 Read More
CFIB presents Paperweight “Awards”: Doctors with borders, carbon tax stickers, craft beer road trips and more January 20, 2020 Read More
Recognizing the best of the best in cutting red tape: The 2020 Golden Scissors Award finalists are… January 16, 2020 Read More
Recognizing the best of the best in cutting red tape: The 2020 Golden Scissors Award finalists are… January 16, 2020 Read More
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Red Tape Awareness Week™ returns to challenge excessive and outdated regulation January 15, 2020 Read More
Business Barometer®: Small businesses not feeling holiday cheer in December December 27, 2019 Read More
Throne Speech 2019: CFIB available to comment on behalf of small business owners December 5, 2019 Read More
Business Barometer®: Saskatchewan small business optimism drops again in November; 7 of 10 provinces see decline November 28, 2019 Read More
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence suffers a major downturn in November November 28, 2019 Read More
Business Barometer®: Manitoba's small business optimism drops in November November 28, 2019 Read More
Majority of shoppers admit to “showrooming” at local retailers, later buying from online giants November 27, 2019 Read More
Looming public transit strike spells bad news for local shops and their employees November 26, 2019 Read More
CN Rail strike is a threat to small businesses and the economy: CFIB calls for a resolution by early next week November 22, 2019 Read More
CN Rail strike is a threat to small businesses and the economy: CFIB calls for a resolution by early next week | CFIB November 22, 2019 Read More
Private sector still plagued by labour shortages: 433,000 jobs went unfilled in Q3 2019 | CFIB November 21, 2019 Read More
CFIB and Intuit QuickBooks Canada join forces to help small businesses better manage their finances November 20, 2019 Read More
Governments take notice: 96 per cent of Canadians say small business is important to Canada’s future November 13, 2019 Read More
Credit card processing fees for small firms to drop in 2020; Government promises to end swipe fees on GST/HST November 7, 2019 Read More
Business Barometer®: Alberta small business confidence takes another small dip October 31, 2019 Read More
Business Barometer®: Manitoba's small business optimism continues climb in October October 31, 2019 Read More
Business Barometer®: Sask small business optimism falls again in October; Agriculture challenges taking a toll October 31, 2019 Read More
October 26 is Small Business Saturday: Celebrate your local independent businesses October 25, 2019 Read More
CFIB looks forward to working with the new government on behalf of small business owners October 22, 2019 Read More
Employers still face cannabis-related challenges, a year after legalization October 17, 2019 Read More
Business Barometer®: Manitoba small business optimism increases slightly in September September 26, 2019 Read More
Business Barometer®: Sask small businesses lose some confidence in September September 26, 2019 Read More
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence continues to yo-yo, drops below 60 September 26, 2019 Read More
CFIB: Financially healthy Workers’ Compensation system is good news for small businesses and employees September 24, 2019 Read More
Quebec City becomes third municipality to compensate businesses hurt by roadwork September 17, 2019 Read More
Manitoba party leaders respond to small business priorities ahead of September 10th election September 5, 2019 Read More
Business Barometer®: BC small business optimism up, but still below the pack August 29, 2019 Read More
Business Barometer®: Sask small business optimism improves slightly in August August 29, 2019 Read More
Changes to Federal Labour Code rules will be devastating to some federally-regulated small businesses August 29, 2019 Read More
Business Barometer®: Manitoba small business optimism continues climb in August August 29, 2019 Read More
New CFIB report: Small business is getting crushed under the weight of payroll taxes August 28, 2019 Read More
New CFIB report: Small business is getting crushed under the weight of payroll taxes | CFIB August 28, 2019 Read More
New CFIB report: Small business is getting crushed under the weight of payroll taxes | CFIB August 28, 2019 Read More
CFIB calls on Government of Ontario to abandon mandatory carbon tax stickers for gas stations August 16, 2019 Read More
City of Winnipeg could be a Canadian leader on construction mitigation, according to new report August 7, 2019 Read More
Business Barometer®: Manitoba small business optimism improves in July; now above national average July 25, 2019 Read More
Business Barometer®: BC small business confidence continues to lag behind national index July 25, 2019 Read More
Council of the Federation meeting is the perfect opportunity for bold and decisive action on internal trade July 10, 2019 Read More
Business Barometer®: Alberta small business confidence continues to rise in June June 27, 2019 Read More
Business Barometer®: Manitoba small business optimism improves in June, but continues to trail national average June 27, 2019 Read More
Small business platform outlines make-or-break issues for small firms in upcoming federal election June 5, 2019 Read More
Business Barometer®: May sees highest small business confidence level this year May 30, 2019 Read More
Business Barometer®: Sask small business optimism declines again in May; 1 in 4 planning layoffs May 30, 2019 Read More
Business Barometer®: Manitoba small business optimism improves slightly in May; short-term hiring remains positive for summer May 30, 2019 Read More
End of steel, aluminum, and retaliatory tariffs welcome news to small businesses May 17, 2019 Read More
Federal labour proposals pose staffing and red tape concerns for small businesses May 9, 2019 Read More
Business Barometer®: Manitoba small business optimism remains weak in April; short-term hiring plans are on the rebound April 25, 2019 Read More
Sask small business optimism remains weak in April; costly carbon tax & Ag trade uncertainty taking toll on outlook April 25, 2019 Read More
Canada’s top cities for entrepreneurship: Whitehorse, Winkler and Victoriaville lead the way; Among major cities, Saskatoon and Regina rank 7th & 8th April 3, 2019 Read More
Canada’s top cities for entrepreneurship: Whitehorse, Winkler and Victoriaville lead the way April 3, 2019 Read More
Business Barometer®: Saskatchewan small business optimism falls in March; looming carbon tax and Ag trade uncertainty weighing down outlook March 28, 2019 Read More
Countdown to federal carbon tax: Small businesses still have many unanswered questions March 27, 2019 Read More
Countdown to federal carbon tax: Small businesses still have many unanswered questions | CFIB March 27, 2019 Read More
Nova Scotia Budget Ignores Small Business - Casey delivers more spending, no tax relief March 26, 2019 Read More
Small businesses pleased Sask Budget is balanced with sustainable spending and no tax hikes March 20, 2019 Read More
CFIB available to comment on this week’s Alberta Throne Speech, Federal Budget March 18, 2019 Read More
CFIB welcomes UCP policy proposals promoting balance and flexibility for employers March 15, 2019 Read More
Manitoba small businesses welcome much needed PST reduction ahead of schedule March 7, 2019 Read More
Saskatchewan small business optimism remains unchanged in February; hiring plans still weak February 28, 2019 Read More
Business Barometer®: Small businesses are cautiously optimistic in February February 28, 2019 Read More
Business Barometer®: BC small business confidence continues downward drift February 28, 2019 Read More
Small firms to pay almost half of the federal carbon tax; get 7 per cent back February 12, 2019 Read More
Small firms to pay almost half of the federal carbon tax; get 7 per cent back | CFIB February 12, 2019 Read More
Small firms to pay almost half of the federal carbon tax; get 7 per cent back | CFIB February 12, 2019 Read More
Business Barometer®: New year doesn’t bring new confidence for small business January 31, 2019 Read More
Red tape warriors hailed with Golden Scissors Awards; Sask public servants receive Honourable Mention January 24, 2019 Read More
Red Tape Challenge 2019: Time for municipalities to clear the clutter | CFIB January 23, 2019 Read More
CFIB Paperweight “Awards”: Warm plates, hazardous hand soap, and the Weed-Which-Must-Not-be-Named January 21, 2019 Read More
CFIB Paperweight “Awards”: Hazardous hand soap, City of Moose Jaw’s brutal customer service leaves High Street West businesses high and dry, and the Weed-Which-Must-Not-be-Named January 21, 2019 Read More
Who will win the 2019 Golden Scissors Awards? Two strong finalists from Saskatchewan January 17, 2019 Read More
Red Tape Awareness Week™ is returning for its 10th year of challenging excessive regulation January 15, 2019 Read More
Service Canada needs to improve its service to small business: Nearly a third of calls do not receive adequate information January 8, 2019 Read More
Business Barometer® Alberta small business confidence takes a tumble in December December 27, 2018 Read More
Business Barometer®: Business confidence plummets amid oil price concerns December 27, 2018 Read More
CFIB pleased with moves to improve interprovincial trade but continued leadership is crucial December 5, 2018 Read More
Critical Atlantic labour shortages forcing small businesses to do more with less December 3, 2018 Read More
Business Barometer®: Manitoba small business optimism remains steady in November November 29, 2018 Read More
Saskatchewan small business optimism took another step backward in November; 1 in 5 businesses planning layoffs November 29, 2018 Read More
Business Barometer®: Business confidence slump continues in November | CFIB November 29, 2018 Read More
Nearly three quarters of small business owners plan to exit their business within the next 10 years November 28, 2018 Read More
Nearly three quarters of small business owners plan to exit their business within the next 10 years | CFIB November 28, 2018 Read More
Federal Economic Statement brings some much needed good news for small business November 21, 2018 Read More
Fall Economic Update: CFIB available to comment on small business priorities November 20, 2018 Read More
Two-thirds of small firms negatively affected by Canada Post strike at an average cost of $3,000 November 20, 2018 Read More
CFIB commends Ontario for rejecting federal small business tax change on passive investment income November 15, 2018 Read More
Ontario’s ‘Plan for the People’ hits right notes for small business owners November 15, 2018 Read More
Businesses in Montreal get confirmation they will soon be compensated for effects of roadwork November 14, 2018 Read More
New federal labour law changes a giant step backwards for innovation and productivity October 31, 2018 Read More
Business Barometer®: Business confidence falls, while labour shortage concerns grow October 25, 2018 Read More
Business Barometer®: BC small business confidence reaches healthier heights in October October 25, 2018 Read More
Small business applauds Ontario government for announcing reversal of punitive labour bill October 23, 2018 Read More
Federal carbon tax plan fails fairness, competitiveness tests for small business October 23, 2018 Read More
Federal carbon tax plan fails fairness, competitiveness tests for small business October 23, 2018 Read More
October 20th is Small Business Saturday: Support your local independent businesses! October 19, 2018 Read More
October 20th is Small Business Saturday: Support your local independent businesses! | CFIB October 19, 2018 Read More
Cannabis legalization: 61% of Manitoba small business owners concerned it will impact safety in their workplace October 16, 2018 Read More
Cannabis legalization: 55% of Sask small business owners concerned it will impact safety in their workplace; CFIB offers small business owners important compliance tools October 16, 2018 Read More
Young workers could alleviate Canada’s labour shortage, but they need help October 11, 2018 Read More
Small businesses welcome new NAFTA agreement but further work needed for key sectors October 1, 2018 Read More
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence steady, but trade uncertainty weighs September 27, 2018 Read More
New Parliament session: Small businesses need MPs to address uncertainty and eroding tax competitiveness September 17, 2018 Read More
CFIB applauds new measures to reduce credit card processing fees for small firms August 9, 2018 Read More
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence takes another step back in July July 26, 2018 Read More
CFIB challenges candidates in this fall’s municipal elections to stand up for local business July 20, 2018 Read More
Media advisory: CFIB available to comment on Council of the Federation meeting outcomes July 19, 2018 Read More
Report ranks BC’s biggest cities on how easy it is to open a local small business June 25, 2018 Read More
CFIB congratulates Montreal for being 1st municipality to compensate small businesses severely impacted by roadwork; Sask municipalities need to follow suit June 14, 2018 Read More
CFIB congratulates Montreal for being the first municipality to compensate small businesses severely impacted by roadwork | CFIB June 14, 2018 Read More
CFIB congratulates Montreal for being the first municipality to compensate small businesses hurt by roadwork June 13, 2018 Read More
