CFIB president Dan Kelly issued a statement regarding the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) accepting Canada Post’s final offer: “This is welcome news. After years of strikes and uncertainty, it is good that Canada Post will have some labour market certainty in the months ahead. Many small firms still depend on Canada Post as … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is raising concerns over the lack of transparency and progress of implementing direct-to-consumer (DTC) alcohol shipment policies, despite governments promising action by the end of May. “With the deadline essentially here, small businesses deserve clarity on what’s actually being implemented and when,” said CFIB senior director of Alberta … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) said the federal spring economic update falls short of addressing the decline in small businesses, despite some positive measures. “I don’t see much that will help Canada avoid a seventh quarter in a row of losses in the net number of small businesses,” said CFIB President Dan Kelly. He … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released Canada’s Entrepreneurial Drought, Part 2: Fixing Canada’s Shrinking Business Landscape, warning that business closures have outpaced new startups for six consecutive quarters. The report outlines reforms to reduce costs, cut red tape and address labour shortages to restore business growth and confidence. “Canada cannot afford to keep … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says some Canadian exporters may be eligible for U.S. tariff rebates under a new system following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision. The group notes that businesses that acted as the Importer of Record and paid tariffs on non-CUSMA compliant goods between February 2025 and February 2026 could … Read more
As of this week, many small Canadian exporters may be eligible for rebates of some U.S. tariffs under a new system put in place by the U.S. government following the recent Supreme Court decision. Canadian businesses that served as the “Importer of Record” and paid U.S. tariffs on non-CUSMA compliant goods under the International Emergency … Read more
CFIB President Dan Kelly issued a statement: “Today’s announcement by the federal government to temporarily suspend excise fuel taxes on gasoline and diesel will provide welcome relief for small businesses already squeezed by high costs. It is good to see both government and the official opposition supporting action on this critical issue. Business owners have … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says crime is increasing pressure on small businesses across Canada, with half of owners reporting rising crime in their communities. It says shoplifting under $5,000 rose 14 per cent in 2024, contributing to a 66 per cent increase since 2014 and forcing many businesses to invest in security … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) urges governments to maintain momentum on reducing internal trade barriers ahead of a meeting of the Committee on Internal Trade, saying recent progress must translate into real improvements for small businesses. “Canada has seen more movement on internal trade over the past year than we have in nearly a … Read more
Small business owners across Canada are calling on governments to move quickly to strengthen the country’s domestic energy supply, according to new preliminary data from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). An overwhelming majority (90 per cent) of small businesses say governments should prioritize increasing Canada’s energy production and capacity to better support the … Read more
