CFIB’s power comes from business owners.

When you sign one of our petitions, we take them straight to the politicians and decision-makers so they know what your business needs to succeed. Check out our active petitions below and add your name.

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Alberta

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Make Alberta more affordable for small businesses!

Call on government to stop piling costs onto small businesses and give them a chance to recover!
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Alberta’s municipalities should support small businesses

In order for real economic recovery to happen, Alberta's small businesses need to be at the forefront of municipal policy.
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Don’t increase my taxes!

Call on the federal government to not increase payroll taxes and freeze changes to the CPP, EI premiums, and additional sick days.
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Labour shortages stifling Canadian business

Current record-breaking labour shortages are seriously holding back small business. Government needs to know how much it’s hurting.
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CEBA petition

Calling on Minister Freeland to extend CEBA loans for small businesses.
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Help support farmers and protect our food supply!

It is unfair that the federal carbon tax doesn’t exempt natural gas and propane that farmers use to dry grain or heat barns. A new bill is needed to expand carbon tax exemptions for farmers.   

British Columbia

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Do not increase mandatory paid sick days!

Small business recovery is still a priority, tell Premier Eby that now is not the time to introduce employer-paid sick days!
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WorkSafeBC needs to rebate my money!

Small businesses continue to face cost increases and an uphill battle to economic recovery. Rebating WorkSafeBC surpluses is a common-sense cost relief measure!
A small business owner is talking with her customer in her store

Don’t increase my taxes!

Call on the federal government to not increase payroll taxes and freeze changes to the CPP, EI premiums, and additional sick days.
Empty apparel shop suffering from shortage of labour

Labour shortages stifling Canadian business

Current record-breaking labour shortages are seriously holding back small business. Government needs to know how much it’s hurting.
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CEBA petition

Calling on Minister Freeland to extend CEBA loans for small businesses.

Manitoba

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Make Manitoba more affordable for small businesses!

Call on government to stop piling costs onto small businesses and give them a chance to recover!

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Small businesses need tax relief now!

Call on Premier Stefanson to provide more tax relief for small businesses!
A small business owner is talking with her customer in her store

Don’t increase my taxes!

Call on the federal government to not increase payroll taxes and freeze changes to the CPP, EI premiums, and additional sick days.
Empty apparel shop suffering from shortage of labour

Labour shortages stifling Canadian business

Current record-breaking labour shortages are seriously holding back small business. Government needs to know how much it’s hurting.
Small business owner looking at his cellphone and laptop

CEBA petition

Calling on Minister Freeland to extend CEBA loans for small businesses.
A small business owner on a tractor plowing the field

Help support farmers and protect our food supply!

It is unfair that the federal carbon tax doesn’t exempt natural gas and propane that farmers use to dry grain or heat barns. A new bill is needed to expand carbon tax exemptions for farmers.

New Brunswick

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Fix the federal carbon tax in New Brunswick!

Ottawa needs to return the carbon tax to New Brunswick businesses so they can focus on recovery and their own carbon reduction initiatives.
A small business owner is talking with her customer in her store

Don’t increase my taxes!

Call on the federal government to not increase payroll taxes and freeze changes to the CPP, EI premiums, and additional sick days.
Empty apparel shop suffering from shortage of labour

Labour shortages stifling Canadian business

Current record-breaking labour shortages are seriously holding back small business. Government needs to know how much it’s hurting.
Small business owner looking at his cellphone and laptop

CEBA petition

Calling on Minister Freeland to extend CEBA loans for small businesses.
A small business owner on a tractor plowing the field

Help Support Farmers and Protect Our Food Supply

It is unfair that the federal carbon tax doesn’t exempt natural gas and propane that farmers use to dry grain or heat barns. A new bill is needed to expand carbon tax exemptions for farmers.

Newfoundland and Labrador

Small business owner in NL talking with one of her customers in her store

Retail sales tax on insurance premiums must go!

Newfoundland & Labrador has the highest retail sales tax on insurance premiums in Canada. Call on government to change that!

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Fix the federal carbon tax in Newfoundland & Labrador!

Ottawa needs to return the carbon tax to Newfoundland and Labrador businesses so they can focus on recovery and their own carbon reduction initiatives.
A small business owner is talking with her customer in her store

Don’t increase my taxes!

Call on the federal government to not increase payroll taxes and freeze changes to the CPP, EI premiums, and additional sick days.
Empty apparel shop suffering from shortage of labour

Labour shortages stifling Canadian business

Current record-breaking labour shortages are seriously holding back small business. Government needs to know how much it’s hurting.
Small business owner looking at his cellphone and laptop

CEBA petition

Calling on Minister Freeland to extend CEBA loans for small businesses.
A small business owner on a tractor plowing the field

Help Support Farmers and Protect Our Food Supply

It is unfair that the federal carbon tax doesn’t exempt natural gas and propane that farmers use to dry grain or heat barns. A new bill is needed to expand carbon tax exemptions for farmers.

Northwest Territories

A small business owner is talking with her customer in her store

Don’t increase my taxes!

Call on the federal government to not increase payroll taxes and freeze changes to the CPP, EI premiums, and additional sick days.
Empty apparel shop suffering from shortage of labour

Labour shortages stifling Canadian business

Current record-breaking labour shortages are seriously holding back small business. Government needs to know how much it’s hurting.
Small business owner looking at his cellphone and laptop

CEBA petition

Calling on Minister Freeland to extend CEBA loans for small businesses.

Nova Scotia

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Fix the federal carbon tax in Nova Scotia!

Ottawa needs to return the carbon tax to Nova Scotia businesses so they can focus on recovery and their own carbon reduction initiatives.
A small business owner is talking with her customer in her store

Don’t increase my taxes!

Call on the federal government to not increase payroll taxes and freeze changes to the CPP, EI premiums, and additional sick days.
Empty apparel shop suffering from shortage of labour

Labour shortages stifling Canadian business

Current record-breaking labour shortages are seriously holding back small business. Government needs to know how much it’s hurting.
Small business owner looking at his cellphone and laptop

CEBA petition

Calling on Minister Freeland to extend CEBA loans for small businesses.
A small business owner on a tractor plowing the field

Help Support Farmers and Protect Our Food Supply

It is unfair that the federal carbon tax doesn’t exempt natural gas and propane that farmers use to dry grain or heat barns. A new bill is needed to expand carbon tax exemptions for farmers.

Nunavut

A small business owner is talking with her customer in her store

Don’t increase my taxes!

Call on the federal government to not increase payroll taxes and freeze changes to the CPP, EI premiums, and additional sick days.
Empty apparel shop suffering from shortage of labour

Labour shortages stifling Canadian business

Current record-breaking labour shortages are seriously holding back small business. Government needs to know how much it’s hurting.
Small business owner looking at his cellphone and laptop

CEBA petition

Calling on Minister Freeland to extend CEBA loans for small businesses.

Ontario

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My business can't afford paid sick days!

Small business recovery is still a priority, tell Premier Ford that now is not the time to introduce employer-paid sick days!
A small business owner is talking with her customer in her store

Don’t increase my taxes!

Call on the federal government to not increase payroll taxes and freeze changes to the CPP, EI premiums, and additional sick days.
Empty apparel shop suffering from shortage of labour

Labour shortages stifling Canadian business

Current record-breaking labour shortages are seriously holding back small business. Government needs to know how much it’s hurting.

Small business owner looking at his cellphone and laptop

CEBA petition

Calling on Minister Freeland to extend CEBA loans for small businesses.
A small business owner on a tractor plowing the field

Help support farmers and protect our food supply!

It is unfair that the federal carbon tax doesn’t exempt natural gas and propane that farmers use to dry grain or heat barns. A new bill is needed to expand carbon tax exemptions for farmers.

Prince Edward Island

Small business owner talking with one of her customers in her store

Fix the federal carbon tax in Prince Edward Island!

Ottawa needs to return the carbon tax to Prince Edward Island businesses so they can focus on recovery and their own carbon reduction initiatives.
A small business owner is talking with her customer in her store

Don’t increase my taxes!

Call on the federal government to not increase payroll taxes and freeze changes to the CPP, EI premiums, and additional sick days.
Empty apparel shop suffering from shortage of labour

Labour shortages stifling Canadian business

Current record-breaking labour shortages are seriously holding back small business. Government needs to know how much it’s hurting.

Small business owner looking at his cellphone and laptop

CEBA petition

Calling on Minister Freeland to extend CEBA loans for small businesses.
A small business owner on a tractor plowing the field

Help Support Farmers and Protect Our Food Supply

It is unfair that the federal carbon tax doesn’t exempt natural gas and propane that farmers use to dry grain or heat barns. A new bill is needed to expand carbon tax exemptions for farmers.

Quebec

Small business owner in Quebec is talking with one of her customers in her store

Don’t make it mandatory for employers to provide 10 days of paid sick leave!

Paid sick leave is very costly for employers. Let the Quebec government know that now is not the time to put added pressure on small businesses.
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Save Quebec businesses

Major economic and financial challenges continue to plague my business. SMEs need the support of their government to ensure a strong economic recovery.

A small business owner is talking with her customer in her store

Don’t increase my taxes!

Call on the federal government to not increase payroll taxes and freeze changes to the CPP, EI premiums, and additional sick days.
Empty apparel shop suffering from shortage of labour

Labour shortages stifling Canadian business

Current record-breaking labour shortages are seriously holding back small business. Government needs to know how much it’s hurting.

Small business owner looking at his cellphone and laptop

CEBA petition

Calling on Minister Freeland to extend CEBA loans for small businesses.

Saskatchewan

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Labour shortages in Saskatchewan are killing my business

1 in 3 Saskatchewan small businesses can't find the workers they need. Call on government to tackle this problem!

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Make Saskatchewan more affordable for small businesses!

Call on government to stop piling costs onto small businesses and give them a chance to recover!

A small business owner is talking with her customer in her store

Don’t increase my taxes!

Call on the federal government to not increase payroll taxes and freeze changes to the CPP, EI premiums, and additional sick days.
Empty apparel shop suffering from shortage of labour

Labour shortages stifling Canadian business

Current record-breaking labour shortages are seriously holding back small business. Government needs to know how much it’s hurting.

Small business owner looking at his cellphone and laptop

CEBA petition

Calling on Minister Freeland to extend CEBA loans for small businesses.
A small business owner on a tractor plowing the field

Help support farmers and protect our food supply!

It is unfair that the federal carbon tax doesn’t exempt natural gas and propane that farmers use to dry grain or heat barns. A new bill is needed to expand carbon tax exemptions for farmers.

Yukon

A small business owner is talking with her customer in her store

Don’t increase my taxes!

Call on the federal government to not increase payroll taxes and freeze changes to the CPP, EI premiums, and additional sick days.
Empty apparel shop suffering from shortage of labour

Labour shortages stifling Canadian business

Current record-breaking labour shortages are seriously holding back small business. Government needs to know how much it’s hurting.

Small business owner looking at his cellphone and laptop

CEBA petition

Calling on Minister Freeland to extend CEBA loans for small businesses.

Workplace Wellness

Enhancing wellness in your business pays off for you and your employees.

Discover useful tips and practical advice on how to introduce and promote wellness in your workplace.

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