CFIB calls on Ottawa to act quickly on promise to cut Confederation Bridge tolls June 2, 2025 Read MoreAbout Blog
Skyrocketing costs hurting Saskatchewan small businesses, government must provide cost relief July 18, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
The Council of the Federation meeting is an opportunity to bring down the cost of doing business July 11, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Alberta - The Council of the Federation meeting is an opportunity to bring down the cost of doing business July 11, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
British Columbia - The Council of the Federation meeting is an opportunity to bring down the cost of doing business July 11, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence continues sliding in June amid inflation and all-time high concern over fuel costs July 5, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Five years into Canada Free Trade Agreement, too many barriers remain June 30, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
A majority of Canadians are choosing to shop at small businesses to support their communities June 27, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canadian agri-businesses want to see economic sustainability and competitiveness at the heart of Canada’s Next Policy Framework June 20, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on federal government ending vaccine mandates for domestic travel and outbound international travel June 14, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
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 MoreAbout Blog
CFIB urges Saskatchewan government to provide fuel cost relief, stop adding to small business costs June 1, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
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 MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence falls as labour shortages, fuel and energy costs pose major challenges May 26, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB calling on the Alberta government to follow Ontario’s lead and legislate surplus rebates May 10, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board should return excess funds May 10, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
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 MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on the changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker program April 4, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
A majority of small businesses want to improve their cybersecurity within the next year March 28, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses from both sides of the Atlantic set out UK-Canada FTA asks as talks launch March 25, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Saskatchewan budget provides little relief for struggling small businesses March 23, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
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 MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on the potential Canadian Pacific Railway work stoppage March 17, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
As consumers shift to digital payment methods, credit card fees are becoming unaffordable for small businesses March 15, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
BC small businesses mark second anniversary of COVID: Sales remain low, debt remains high, and many are considering permanent closure March 9, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Yukon small businesses mark second anniversary of COVID: Sales remain low, debt remains high, and many are considering permanent closure March 9, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses mark second anniversary of COVID: Sales remain low, debt remains high, and many are considering permanent closure March 9, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Manitoba small businesses mark second anniversary of COVID: Sales remain low, debt remains high, and many are considering permanent closure March 9, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Saskatchewan small businesses mark second anniversary of COVID: Sales remain low, debt remains high, and many are considering permanent closure March 9, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Yukon budget provides little relief for struggling small businesses March 3, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Labour shortages are stalling small business recovery: A temporary boost to the Temporary Foreign Worker program can offer relief March 2, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
The Alberta government releases a ‘Do No Harm' 2022 – 2023 Budget February 24, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
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 MoreAbout Blog
Golden Scissors award recognizes Alberta and Nova Scotia for innovative red tape reduction February 23, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
BC budget provides little relief for struggling small businesses February 22, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Red Tape Awareness Week™ 2022 to focus on a competitive Canadian recovery February 17, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on return of $1.5B in WSIB overpayments to employers February 16, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Majority of Alberta small businesses support the removal of COVID-19 restrictions February 15, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Majority of Saskatchewan small businesses support the removal of COVID-19 restrictions February 15, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
A majority of small businesses in every province supports lifting most COVID restrictions, mixed views on mask rules February 15, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on the extension of the wage and rent subsidy for businesses under local capacity restrictions February 9, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Supply chain issues, restrictions and labour shortages contribute to latest dip in small business confidence January 27, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses worry about rising costs and supply chain issues amid border ban on unvaccinated truck drivers January 26, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
34,500 Alberta small business owners contemplating pulling the plug, putting 625,000 jobs at risk January 21, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Independent businesses shocked they are on the hook for 10 paid sick-days in 2022 January 20, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence for the year ahead lower than at any point since April 2020 January 18, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB and Restaurants Canada issue open letter to Premiers calling for more business support amid Omicron fears December 21, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Federal economic statement: CFIB is available to comment on behalf of Canada’s small businesses December 14, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Labour shortages are back with a vengeance, putting small business recovery at risk December 9, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
New polling data: Albertans feel safer shopping at small businesses over big box stores December 8, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Massive minimum wage increases coming at the worst time for small firms December 2, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Businesses project unprecedented price and wage growth November 29, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Win big with small business: Last chance for Canadians to enter CFIB’s Small Business Saturday Contest November 26, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Snarled supply chains are increasing the cost of doing business, ahead of the crucial holiday spending season November 18, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence remains shaken amid rising costs, supply-chain disruptions and labour shortages November 4, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB Statement: Unexpected minimum wage increase coming at the worst time for small firms November 2, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Only one in five businesses needing wage/rent support report they will qualify under Ottawa’s proposed changes October 29, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on Ontario easing small business capacity restrictions October 22, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Federal government leaves small firms in the cold during Small Business Week: Wage and rent subsidies expire Saturday October 20, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Cost of New Employer Paid Sick Days Will Hurt BC Small Businesses October 18, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB’s response to Ontario government’s announcement to remove remaining capacity restrictions October 14, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Anxious small businesses petition for immediate extension and expansion of federal business support programs October 12, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB Statement: Government must explain capacity decision to small business owners October 12, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: BC Small businesses losing confidence in the province’s business conditions October 8, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business outlook takes a sharp drop in September October 5, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Keeping costs down and promoting local shopping are top priorities for municipal economic recovery September 23, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB calls on the Saskatchewan government to support small businesses under the new public health restrictions September 17, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB calls on the Alberta government to support small businesses under the new public health restrictions September 16, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
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 MoreAbout Blog
Nova Scotia 2021 Election: 92 per cent of business owners set to vote – Four out of ten remain undecided August 13, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
No more lockdowns: Small firms urge provinces to adopt “Stay Open” plans with new petition August 12, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Nova Scotia 2021 Election: Party leaders respond to small business issues August 4, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses urge Ontario government to share its plan to remove remaining restrictions and stay open July 29, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Alberta’s municipalities improve spending habits, but property taxes remain a concern for small businesses July 28, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business recovery is finally underway, but many businesses are being left behind July 15, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
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 MoreAbout Blog
Canadians spent more at big box stores, less at small businesses during the pandemic: It’s time to change that June 28, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
House of Commons must address small business debt and support program gaps before closing for the summer June 21, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
The Senate must not delay its vote on Bill C-208’s changes to unfair business transfer rules June 17, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Sharply rising business logistics worries could soon mean higher prices, but governments can help June 9, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Two-thirds of Ontario small businesses say the province’s reopening plan is too slow June 8, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
SME7 calls on G7 governments to put small business and crafts at the heart of the recovery June 7, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Open letter to Ontario Premier Doug Ford: Let small businesses reopen now June 1, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Two in three small businesses say 5G will benefit their business when it is rolled out May 19, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
One year after Prime Minister’s promise, new businesses are still shut out of federal support programs May 18, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on BC’s emergency sick leave coverage and consultation May 11, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Ontario and other provincial small business grant programs not enough as lockdowns continue May 6, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Alberta needs a new support grant program for small businesses closed for the third time May 6, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Provincial small business grant programs across Canada failing to meet challenge of fresh lockdowns, growing debt May 6, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Provincial small business grant programs failing to meet challenge of fresh lockdowns, growing debt May 6, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
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 MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses issue one last plea to government to extend tax deadlines April 29, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
BC budget misses the mark to address and get BC small businesses to economic recovery April 20, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
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 MoreAbout Blog
Small business rent crisis demands a provincial grant and expanded federal support as COVID-19 restrictions continue April 15, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
“No new costs” tops British Columbia small business priority list for both the upcoming federal and provincial budgets April 14, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Ontario, lockdown capital of North America, expands and extends failing policy April 7, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Alberta small businesses need additional support in the wake of new restrictions April 6, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses want rapid testing, not lockdowns in order to fight a third wave April 1, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business wants rapid testing, not lockdowns in order to fight a third wave April 1, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Supreme Court ruling on federal carbon tax does not address the unfairness it imposes on small business March 25, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Tax deadline needs to be extended for small businesses after a welcome extension to CEBA deadline March 23, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
A year after the first lockdown, finding customers online tops list of small business priorities March 22, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Leading industry associations call on federal government to prevent strike action at the Port of Montreal March 17, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Delayed retirements, debt, and digital leaps: One year of COVID-19 restrictions leaves its mark on Alberta small business March 15, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses mark the one-year anniversary of COVID lockdowns with delayed retirements, debt and digital leaps March 15, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Do not make EI coverage for the self-employed mandatory, say small business owners March 4, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses still don’t know what CEWS and CERS will look like past March 14 March 1, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canada’s small businesses now collectively owe over $135 billion as a result of the pandemic February 25, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
The Alberta budget paints a worrisome picture of the province’s debt outlook February 25, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Members of Parliament urged to help farmers by passing Bill C-206 February 22, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Nearly two thirds of small businesses would consider using COVID-19 rapid tests to remain open February 19, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Budget 2021: Small business must be at the centre of the government’s economic recovery plan February 18, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Additional support will come too late to give Alberta small businesses a fighting chance of survival February 17, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canadians should choo-choo-choose small business this Valentine’s Day February 11, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Red Tape Report Card: Saskatchewan earns ‘A’ grade again in 2021 January 27, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB welcomes new HASCAP program, but calls for changes to address rising small business debt levels January 26, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Regulation costs Canadian businesses $39 billion annually, $11 billion of which is unnecessary red tape January 25, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB calls on Ontario to build a plan to carefully reopen small business and expand the Small Business Support Grant January 25, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
181,000 Canadian small business owners now contemplating pulling the plug, putting 2.4 million jobs at risk January 21, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
25,000 BC small businesses owners now contemplating pulling the plug, total estimate for Canada at 181,000 January 21, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Nearly 6,500 Saskatchewan small business owners now contemplating pulling the plug, putting over 89,000 jobs at risk January 21, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
5,600 Manitoba small business owners now contemplating pulling the plug, putting over 100,000 jobs at risk January 21, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB: Ontario doubles down on unfair and ineffective business restrictions January 12, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
CRA and Revenu Quebec must be held accountable for audit mistakes, CFIB tells the Supreme Court November 17, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
“Small Business First” strategy needed to save Manitoba retailers November 17, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses’ insurance costs are on the rise, and one in ten can’t even find a provider November 9, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB News Release: A second wave of business closures would be devastating to small business October 8, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Half of small businesses say digital communication will be even more vital in 2021 September 30, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB News Release: Fewer customers and lower spending per customer affecting Saskatchewan’s small business recovery September 3, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB News Release: Fewer customers and lower spending per customer affecting Manitoba’s small business recovery September 3, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Financial flexibility needed as tax deadline approaches for small business September 1, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Alberta Downtown businesses trapped in spending deserts amid office closures: #SmallBusinessEveryDay Dashboard August 19, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
82 per cent of Canadians worry their favourite local businesses will disappear: #SmallBusinessEveryDay Dashboard August 12, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
83 per cent of Manitobans worry their favourite local businesses will disappear: #SmallBusinessEveryDay Dashboard August 12, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canada could lose an additional 158,000 small businesses to COVID-19; 67,112 at risk in Ontario July 29, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
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 MoreAbout Blog
Canada could lose an additional 158,000 small businesses to COVID-19, 21,116 at risk in British Columbia July 29, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB News Release: Manitoba small business optimism stalls in July; hiring & business health indicators remain low July 29, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
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 MoreAbout Blog
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 MoreAbout Blog
CFIB News Release: #SmallBusinessEveryDay campaign launched to emphasize customers are critical to business survival June 25, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Getting Canadians back to work will require significant changes to wage subsidy and CERB programs June 10, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
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 MoreAbout Blog
BC entrepreneurial confidence sees no growth in May; urgent need to support local entrepreneurs May 28, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB News Release: Manitoba's small business optimism settles in May May 28, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
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 MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on details of Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy extension May 15, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB News Release: Rent relief becoming make-or-break for many businesses, majority say more help needed May 13, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on CEBA expansion and the Canada Emergency Rent Assistance Program April 16, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Council of the Federation meeting is the perfect opportunity for bold and decisive action on internal trade July 10, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
Too little, too late: Carbon tax rebate a drop in the bucket for small firms May 30, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses welcome CRA expansion of Liaison Officer service | CFIB May 10, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
Federal carbon tax plan fails fairness, competitiveness tests for small business October 23, 2018 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small biz deliver 1,000 reasons for Sask Government to continue opposing a costly carbon tax May 17, 2017 Read MoreAbout Blog
