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Carbon Tax

It’s time to fix Canada’s broken federal carbon tax! CFIB's holding Ottawa’s feet to the fire on the unfair tax. Watch Dan Kelly, CFIB President, call for an immediate fix to the unfair carbon tax. Duration 4:42 min

Capital Gains

Half of Canada's small firms will be negatively affected by the hike in the capital gains inclusion rate. Find out how your business may be impacted by these changes.

Cost of Doing Business

The cost of everything is going up! Carbon tax, CPP, and EI premiums have all gone up in the last five years alone, and labour and insurance costs have skyrocketed! Small businesses are suffering, and it's time to pressure government to change that.

Advocacy and Research Roundup

Keep up to date on the latest news, updates and valuable advocacy and research insights brought to you by CFIB.

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)

The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) was launched in March 2025 with $450 million in federal funding targeting specific sectors...

Training Staff? The Manitoba government has incentives!

You know the value of employee training. It equips your team with the skills, knowledge, and resources to effectively perform their jobs. It is...

Newfoundland and Labrador Wildfire Support

Resources Where to get information Active Wildfire Dashboard Wildfire Information and Alerts Public Reminders for Forest Fire Season Fire Hazard...

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Keeping Small Businesses’ Voices Strong and Heard

With a new government and some fresh faces in the House of Commons, the National Affairs team was back on the hill at the end of May to remind Parliament that there is plenty of unfinished business that requires their attention.

Canada-US Trade and Potential Tariffs

President Trump is threatening to implement a 25% tariff on all Canadian-made goods coming into the U.S., as one of his first acts after his inauguration. Given that the U.S. is Canada’s largest trading partner, tariffs can have widespread effects on both sides of border.

Advocacy and Research Roundup

Keep up to date on the latest news, updates and valuable advocacy and research insights.

Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)

The Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) was launched in March 2025 with $450 million in federal funding targeting specific sectors...

Training Staff? The Manitoba government has incentives!

You know the value of employee training. It equips your team with the skills, knowledge, and resources to effectively perform their jobs. It is...

Newfoundland and Labrador Wildfire Support

Resources Where to get information Active Wildfire Dashboard Wildfire Information and Alerts Public Reminders for Forest Fire Season Fire Hazard...

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Research

Our monthly survey tracks small business confidence, expectations and operating conditions in Canada.
Latest estimates of private sector job vacancies, an ‘In Focus’ on the steep hikes in commercial rents and a deeper look at the retail sector - its footprint on the economy, its fitness and challenges.
Analysis of the direct financial contributions Canadian small businesses in the retail sector make to their local economies and the challenges of competition with multinationals and online giants and consumer misconceptions.

Research

Our monthly survey tracks small business confidence, expectations and operating conditions in Canada.

Every other month, CFIB members lend their opinions to 'Your Voice,' a survey exploring a variety of current topics. The latest takeaways are showcased in a series of informative charts that summarize these findings.

Timely economic analysis, including early short-term macroeconomic forecasts developed with our partner AppEco, our latest estimates of private sector job vacancies and a special look each quarter at some key small business questions and economic sectors.

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Fall 2025 Pre-budget Submission

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Vancouver’s Second Carbon Tax: A Costly Burden for Small Businesses

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One in four small businesses still negatively affected by slow return to office by downtown workers, yet federal supports expire tomorrow

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One in four small businesses still negatively affected by slow return to office by downtown workers, yet federal supports expire tomorrow

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One in four small businesses still negatively affected by slow return to office by downtown workers, yet federal supports expire tomorrow

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One in four small businesses still negatively affected by slow return to office by downtown workers, yet federal supports expire tomorrow

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One in four small businesses still negatively affected by slow return to office by downtown workers, yet federal supports expire tomorrow

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