Atlantic municipal report

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s (CFIB) Atlantic Municipal Report examines how well municipal governments respond to the needs of their local businesses. The report also challenges municipalities to adapt their policies to the changing business landscape in Atlantic Canada.

The contents of this report are centered around fiscal responsibility, red tape reduction measures, and policies conducive to small business growth.

High commercial property taxes, slow and ineffective permitting, and increasing crime rates are all creating a difficult environment for small businesses in Atlantic Canada. Businesses are looking towards their municipal governments to implement policies to combat growing the number of difficulties when it comes to doing business.