Business Barometer®: Small business confidence takes a nosedive in April April 25, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
New launch date for CBSA’s customs portal a welcome delay for small importers April 24, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Capital gains changes create winners and losers among SMEs; important progress on $2.5 billion in carbon tax rebates for small firms April 16, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canadian economy to see modest growth in the first half of the year: CFIB forecast April 12, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Federal budget 2024 needs to address the cost of doing business and return the $2.5 billion in promised carbon tax rebates to SMEs April 10, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Minimum wage hikes will add $54.5 million to payroll costs across Atlantic Canada March 30, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
April 1 carbon tax hike makes a bad problem worse for small businesses: Ottawa owes SMEs $2.5 billion in rebates and counting March 28, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB’s response to Ontario Budget: Some relief, but a missed opportunity to support small business March 26, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Over 200,000 small businesses took on new debt to repay their CEBA loan March 26, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business tax reduction in Budget 2024-25 provides cost relief for Newfoundland and Labrador small firms March 21, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Sky high cost of doing business top priority for three in four small businesses March 19, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
A step in the wrong direction: CFIB's statement on Manitoba government’s decision to repeal the Regulatory Accountability Act March 13, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Sask. small businesses looking to provincial government for tax and cost relief in budget 2024-2025 March 13, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Ottawa owes small businesses in four provinces $2,600 to $7,000 each in stalled carbon tax rebates for the past five years March 6, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Ottawa owes Ontario small businesses $1.3B in past due carbon tax rebates March 6, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Cost of doing business a top priority for Newfoundland and Labrador small businesses as the House of Assembly resumes March 3, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Long-term small business confidence reaches highest point in months, but borrowing costs and insufficient demand continue to exert heavy pressure February 29, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Limiting foreign labour could make staffing challenges even worse for small businesses February 28, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB highlights key legislative priorities for PEI ahead of return to the legislative assembly February 26, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Nova Scotia small businesses look to government for tax and cost relief in budget 2024/2025 February 25, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
BC budget provides long-awaited payroll cost relief for small businesses but leaves many challenges unaddressed February 23, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Government to cut small business carbon tax rebate by $500 million in 2024 to fund higher consumer rebates February 22, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Alberta small businesses feeling the impacts of rising property taxes February 13, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Ottawa sitting on $2.5 billion in carbon tax rebates owed to small business since 2019 February 8, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB’s annual Golden Scissors Award recognizes Ontario and Atlantic provinces for boosting healthcare labour mobility February 2, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB recognizes Health Minister Jones with Golden Scissors Award for boosting health care labour mobility February 2, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canadian doctors spend millions of hours on unnecessary paperwork: What are governments doing about it? February 1, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
2024 Red Tape Report Card: Alberta and Nova Scotia earn top grades January 31, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Government of Canada takes Triple Crown for most absurd regulations January 30, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canada’s housing shortage is worsened by unnecessary paperwork: CFIB challenges municipalities to streamline their permitting processes January 29, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small businesses’ price plans continue their downward trend in January, while confidence ticks up January 25, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
It’s time to axe tax on auto insurance and provide savings to Alberta drivers January 23, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Red Tape Awareness Week™ 2024 to focus on the affordability crisis and the cost of doing business January 23, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canadian economy expected to remain sluggish in Q1 2024: CFIB forecasts January 23, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
A sad day for small business: CFIB statement on the CEBA repayment deadline January 19, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
CEBA repayment deadline is tomorrow: Hundreds of thousands of small businesses will see their pandemic debt rise by 50% on Friday January 17, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
One week until the CEBA repayment deadline: Sadly, no last-minute reprieve expected for small business January 11, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses are overall more satisfied with banking services at credit unions than big banks January 10, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
Atlantic Canada’s provincial governments should have a common New Year resolution – helping lower the cost of doing business January 5, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
No cost relief in sight for Canadians and small businesses as government hikes CPP and EI yet again January 4, 2024 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB response to Ontario’s alcohol retail expansion announcement December 14, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
The finance ministers’ meeting is an opportunity to extend CEBA deadline, pause the four major tax hikes planned over the next four months December 14, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Balancing the books: Small businesses appeal to Halifax council for fair property tax policies amidst $60 million shortfall December 12, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on the finalized deal to lower credit card fees for small businesses December 5, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Women entrepreneurs in Canada face challenges in accessing financing for their business December 5, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business confidence continues downward slide in November: Nearly half of all businesses are now struggling with low sales November 30, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Labour shortages cost Ontario small businesses over $16B in lost revenue November 29, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Labour shortages cost Canadian small businesses over $38 billion in lost revenue opportunities November 29, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB asks all Senators to vote in favour of Bill C-234 without any amendments November 28, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
‘Tis the season to shop local: November 25 is Small Business Saturday® November 24, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Federal Fall Economic Statement fails to address key small business concerns, especially CEBA extension November 21, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses want to see meaningful cost-pressure relief from the federal government in the upcoming Fall Economic Statement November 20, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Most small retailers lose sales to big business and online giants during the Black Friday shopping weekend November 20, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small merchants are raising concerns about Amazon’s business practices as holiday shopping season approaches November 16, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Calls for an extension grow with just over two months left until the CEBA forgivable deadline November 14, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
A ban on replacement workers is a threat to small businesses and the economy November 9, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business opposition to federal carbon tax grows significantly November 8, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Cost of doing business, taxes and labour shortages: The top three concerns for small business owners as the PEI legislature resumes November 6, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Alberta Pension Plan, carbon tax and CEBA: CFIB statement on today’s meeting of the finance ministers November 3, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Over half of Atlantic Canadian small businesses don’t think municipal governments are business friendly October 31, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on the resumed negotiations in the St. Lawrence Seaway strike October 27, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence at its lowest since April 2020 October 26, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB forecasts recession narrowly avoided in second half of 2023; pressures due to job vacancies are easing off but remain acute in Q3 October 20, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Over 9 in 10 Canadians love having small businesses in their community, yet only 13% mostly shop at small businesses October 19, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Cost of doing business, taxes and labour policies: The top three concerns for small business owners as the New Brunswick legislature resumes October 16, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
High insurance sales tax an unfair burden on small businesses: Cost relief measures needed as the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly resumes October 15, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Cost of doing business, taxes and labour shortages: The top three concerns for small business owners as the Nova Scotia legislature resumes October 11, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Only 100 days left until the CEBA forgivable deadline: Government needs to fix the problem or correct the record after giving small firms false hope October 10, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Record share of small businesses struggle with borrowing costs, shortage of working capital September 29, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Four out of five small businesses found recent CEBA changes unhelpful: 87% need an extension of the forgivable deadline to end of 2024 September 28, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Parliament's return brings nothing but disappointment for small businesses: Surprise EI rate hike is the latest hit on employers September 21, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
High payroll taxes hurting small businesses and employees in Ontario September 14, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Payroll taxes weigh on small businesses and cut take-home income for workers September 14, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence stays weak and the list of challenges long amid softening demand, price and wage plans August 31, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Only four months left until the CEBA repayment deadline: Three federal political parties join small businesses in calling for an extension August 30, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
66 cents of every dollar spent at a small business stays local versus only 11 cents spent at a multinational retailer August 29, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Only five months left until the CEBA repayment deadline: Over 30,000 business owners sign CFIB’s petition calling for an extension July 31, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
More than 200,000 Ontario and Quebec businesses stand to benefit from improved relations and reduced trade barriers between the two provinces July 26, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
WorkSafeBC sitting on a $2.5 billion surplus while small businesses need cost relief July 24, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses across Canada could get a $3 billion boost if overfunded workers’ compensation boards provided rebates July 20, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canadian economy in for a slow rebound in Q3, no signs of a recession and inflation on a continued downward trend, CFIB forecasts July 19, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Half of Canadian small businesses affected by BC ports strike; Three quarters call on government to end it immediately July 11, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Enough excuses: Council of Federation must take bolder action to remove internal trade barriers July 10, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
More small businesses needed financing over the last decade, but collateral requirements and interest rates make it harder and more expensive July 6, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Drop in small business optimism and other Business Barometer® indicators show economic slowdown may be underway June 29, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Ottawa expands broken carbon tax system to Atlantic Canada on July 1 despite making no progress to fix it June 22, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Reducing crime, adopting construction mitigation top small business priorities for next Toronto mayor June 15, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
A quarter million businesses are at risk of closure as CEBA repayment deadline approaches: CFIB urges government to give them more time June 7, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business optimism rises for seventh consecutive month, remains relatively low amid tough labour market May 25, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
New details of credit card fee reductions reveal a big win for small business May 18, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business owners believe it’s possible to protect the environment and grow the economy at the same time May 11, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
The clock is ticking: Nearly three-quarters of small businesses need more time to repay CEBA loans May 10, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
CRA workers have been on strike for two weeks; it’s time for back-to-work legislation May 3, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small businesses plan to increase wages by 3.3% on average over next 12 months amid high inflation and tight job market April 27, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
The 8-day workweek: Small business owners clock in 59 hours a week to make up for labour shortages April 24, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Only 16% of small businesses are confident their concerns will receive attention during Alberta’s election April 18, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses worry about impact of potential CRA strike over a billion-dollar wage hike April 17, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canadian economy heading toward a slowdown, but inflation on the right path and still no recession in sight for the short term: CFIB forecasts April 13, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses and tax practitioners think CRA’s service got worse in the last three years April 12, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
2023 PEI Election: Overwhelming majority of business owners plan to vote, but many are undecided March 30, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Federal Budget makes progress in lowering credit card fees for small business March 28, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Less than 1% of the $22B in federal carbon tax revenues have been returned to small businesses, and the cost is going up again on April 1 March 22, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
One in 10 business owners switched banks at least once between 2019 and 2022, with TD Canada Trust and credit unions benefiting the most March 16, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Federal Budget 2023: Small businesses look for much-needed relief from cost increases and post-COVID debt March 14, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: A large number of small businesses remain pessimistic and in a precarious financial position in February February 23, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses call on Visa, Mastercard, government to lower credit card processing rates to no more than 1% of the sale February 8, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB commends the Manitoba government for launching a new joint task force to reduce red tape for physicians February 3, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Northwest Territories takes home top award for its strong efforts to identify and reduce red tape February 2, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
And the 2023 Paperweight Award goes to… The Government of Canada’s passport mess January 31, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canadian doctors spend over 18 million hours a year on unnecessary administrative work January 30, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business confidence remains muted in January; government can help by addressing the rising cost of doing business January 26, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Red Tape Awareness Week™ 2023 to focus on making life easier for Canadians January 24, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
The Canadian economy exited last quarter with slowing inflation and low economic growth: CFIB forecasts no recession for now January 12, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Over $2 trillion in business assets are at stake as majority of small business owners plan to exit their business over the next decade January 10, 2023 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Some things go back to normal, but too many small businesses end the year without meaningful recovery or much optimism December 29, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
New year, more taxes: Canadians’ take-home income to drop by up to $305 on January 1 due to EI, CPP hikes December 13, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Nearly half of small businesses have experienced random cyberattacks in the past year December 8, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Employers get ‘ghosted’ too: One-third of small businesses had new hires and interview candidates not show up or disappear December 1, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence reaches one of its lowest levels ever heading into the holiday season November 24, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Federal government must return to small- and medium-sized businesses the carbon taxes it collects in a timely fashion November 22, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
November 26 is Small Business Saturday®: CFIB encourages Canadians to celebrate by shopping local November 22, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Labour shortages: Small businesses need training and flexibility, not taxes November 14, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Chronic labour shortages in agriculture are putting Canada's food security at risk November 8, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Federal Fall Economic Statement a missed opportunity to help small businesses deal with immediate inflationary pressures November 3, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Fall Economic Statement: CFIB is available to comment on small business priorities November 1, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence plummets in October; retail sector posts lowest outlook despite start of holiday shopping October 27, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Thousands of small businesses holding COVID emergency loans losing $10,000 or more as they are now deemed ineligible October 17, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canadian economy cooling down in the third and fourth quarters, according to new CFIB forecasts October 6, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Power to surcharge on credit cards coming soon; nearly 20% of small businesses are looking to use it October 5, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence takes a small dip in September September 29, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
If Parliament reduced taxes, increasing wages and paying down debt would be top of mind for a majority of small businesses September 21, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Only 3 weeks left for small businesses to claim up to $5,000 from a class action settlement with Visa, Mastercard and banks September 13, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Seven in 10 small businesses say Bank of Canada rate increase will hurt their business in new report on inflation September 8, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence remains steady in August; labour shortages continue to limit business growth August 25, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Nearly four in five small businesses are still dealing with pandemic-related stress August 23, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Quebec’s small businesses are losing nearly $11 billion annually to labour shortages August 22, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business bankruptcies are on the rise, but account for only 10% of looming business closures August 18, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Federal government’s plan to cut fertilizer emissions by 30% by 2030 must remain voluntary for Canadian agri-businesses August 4, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Small business confidence plummets for fourth consecutive month amid concerns about labour shortages and fuel and energy costs July 28, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
Say thank you to win: Last week for Canadians to enter CFIB’s #SmallBusinessEveryDay Big Thank You Contest July 19, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
A conversation with CFIB & Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada July 15, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB: Only 13% of small businesses are confident their concerns will receive attention during the election campaign May 5, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
COVID debt, rising costs and lack of sales pose major challenges to a small business recovery April 21, 2022 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB congratulates new government and all elected MPs: Now it’s time to get to work on small business recovery September 21, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses head to the polls: CFIB releases analysis of federal party commitments and Leaders’ Survey on small business issues September 16, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small businesses have not made a dent in their average debt, and face continuing uncertainty around a fourth wave August 31, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
Skyrocketing insurance costs pose a new challenge to small business recovery August 11, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
The long road ahead: Small business recovery extends to summer 2023, longer for hard hit sectors August 4, 2021 Read MoreAbout Blog
In absence of coherent COVID-19 management plan, Canada’s business groups take the lead December 16, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Canadian business groups call for swift action on interim Canada-U.K. trade agreement December 10, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
New polling data: Consumers feel safer shopping at small businesses over big box stores December 8, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB statement on expansion of Canada Emergency Business Account December 4, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Small business owners face burnout, as holiday shopping season starts off weak December 2, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Don’t let lockdowns stop you from supporting Small Business Saturday this weekend November 27, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: No new cheer for small business sector this holiday season November 26, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Black Friday and Small Business Saturday™ critical to independent business survival this year November 25, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Balanced budget approach still tight-rope walk for small business February 20, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Business Barometer®: Alberta small business confidence remained in the cold in January January 30, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Red Tape Awareness Week™ returns to challenge excessive and outdated regulation January 15, 2020 Read MoreAbout Blog
Calgary tops list of most unfair property tax systems for small business February 26, 2019 Read MoreAbout Blog
CFIB challenges municipal candidates to stand up for local business October 3, 2018 Read MoreAbout Blog
Sask small biz optimism sees another gain in February; still lags national index February 23, 2017 Read MoreAbout Blog
Newfoundland and Labrador making progress on regulatory accountability January 24, 2017 Read MoreAbout Blog