CFIB Internship in
Public Policy & Advocacy

One of the most exciting parts of my internship was the feature calls. throughout the internship, we had the opportunity to meet and ask questions to different career professionals. Not only was this great as we learned about many differing careers but it was also an opportunity to get mentored by experts! Having this insight into how diverse these top professionals' career paths have been as I am entering into my first jobs post-university was very inspiring!

This internship is a turning point for my career. It allowed me to develop several skills in communication, research and politics. In addition to having learned a lot, it was a great pleasure to work for CFIB!

Scotiabank's partnership with CFIB in these internships created unmatched opportunities for me. I was able to grow personally and professionally advocating for small and medium-sized businesses. Hopefully many others will be able to share in this opportunity to become leaders and advocates for many years to come.

Scotiabank's partnership with CFIB through the Public Policy and Entrepreneurship internship program created opportunities for me to be part of a great organization, to learn about and advocate for small businesses, and challenge myself to exceed expectations and grow as a professional. Thank you, Scotiabank, and CFIB for making it all possible!

It is difficult to sum up how positive and impactful this internship experience has been. The CFIB team went above and beyond to support our professional growth and expose us to diverse projects, politics, and people. I was offered a seat at every table and developed valuable, transferrable skills that will benefit me for the rest of my career. I am deeply grateful for this program and the many doors it has opened for me.

Hard to believe it has already been 6 months! They say time flies by when you're having fun. It could not be more true. It was an enriching experience like no other, during which I grew professionally, but above all personally. It would have never been possible without the partnership between Scotiabank and CFIB, and for that I am beyond grateful.

    The past 6 months at CFIB have been eye-opening and I am so grateful to CFIB and Scotiabank for this internship. From the feature calls with people in different departments to being entrusted to write reports, everyone has cheered us on and set us up for success. I have always felt supported,
encouraged, and heard.

    These last six months at CFIB has been an incredibly rewarding growth experience. Not only was I able to develop professionally and hone several skills, but l've built lasting relationships with an amazing team of policy experts. The program has helped me learn so much about myself, and hopefully can do the same for others for many years to come!

    My experience with CFIB has been nothing short of amazing. I have learned so much and had the opportunity to develop skills as a policy analyst. I have gained invaluable mentors and friends while working here, along with gaining great work experience! Writing the inaugural Atlantic Municipal Report has not only allowed me to have a piece of work published but has also improved my writing and research skills.

    When I first saw a job opportunity at CFIB I sprang at the opportunity, thinking it was the perfect position for me. Looking back, it’s clear how much better it is than I ever could have imagined. CFIB has deepened my passion for public policy and has given me skills I now value greatly. I have accomplished work I will be proud of for the rest of my life and have had the best time doing it.

These past six months have been an incredible journey and a milestone in my professional and personal growth. The entire team at CFIB is dedicated to providing every opportunity for growth and learning.  This experience has expanded my horizons and deepened my understanding of small business issues. I am extremely grateful to both CFIB and Scotiabank for this remarkable internship program.

This internship has provided me with invaluable experiences that have shaped both my professional and personal development. Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, it has been especially meaningful to contribute to the important work of amplifying small business voices and advocating for policies that reflect their everyday realities. I am extremely grateful to the wonderful group of people at CFIB for supporting me every step of this journey.

This internship was an incredible opportunity to deepen my knowledge about a driving force of Canada’s economy. Hearing firsthand from small business owners was an eye-opening experience that will undoubtedly shape how I approach public policy moving forward.

I am grateful for the dedicated and delightful CFIB team and for the opportunity to contribute to this important work in a meaningful way.

The internship was an amazing experience that taught me how to mobilize research, data, and small business voices to make real policy changes.

The most memorable part of my internship is the opportunity to base my work on small business experiences and meaningful insights. At the end of the day, knowing that my contributions helped amplify their voices and support CFIB’s advocacy is deeply meaningful to me.