The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) welcomes Ottawa’s confirmation that the remaining $623 million in the Canada Carbon Rebate payments for 2024-25 will soon be returned to small businesses. Six hundred thousand (600,000) small firms in eight provinces will receive the rebate with various amounts per province. “This is good news for small businesses … Read more
Interprovincial trade barriers are stifling small Canadian alcohol producers, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). A new CFIB report, Bottled Up, finds that outdated rules, excessive red tape, and complex logistics continue to prevent many of the country’s 1,500 small breweries, wineries, and distilleries from selling across provincial borders. “Rigid interprovincial rules and … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says Budget 2025 fails to deliver meaningful relief for small businesses, with most measures reannounced from 2024 and critical support initiatives cancelled or poorly targeted. “Today was a missed opportunity to provide meaningful tax relief to Canada’s employers,” said CFIB President Dan Kelly, pointing to the absence of … Read more
A new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) finds that nearly three in five small business owners say red tape from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has increased since 2019, adding costs and stress for entrepreneurs. “SMEs should not have to hire a lawyer or a consultant to help them understand … Read more
A new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) reveals that despite a 36 per cent increase in the size of the federal public service over the past decade, small businesses continue to face slow, inconsistent, and often unhelpful service. Only 16 per cent of small firms rated their interactions with the federal … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is urging the federal government to use the 2025 budget to fulfill outstanding promises and provide greater stability for small businesses. CFIB is calling for action on overdue carbon tax rebates, capital gains reforms, tariffs, and a reduction in the small business tax rate, alongside broader fiscal restraint. “It’s … Read more
The Canadian economy is expected to see slow growth in Q3 and Q4 2025, finds the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s (CFIB) latest Main Street Quarterly report. CFIB’s chief economist and vice-president of research, Simon Gaudreault, concludes: While some of the trade turmoil is easing and inflation is more under control, considerable economic uncertainty remains, along with … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released a new report, Temporary Foreign Workers in Canada: Myths vs. Realities, to dispel misconceptions about the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and its role in addressing labour shortages. “There are dozens of legitimate reasons why small businesses use the TFW program to fill persistent labour market gaps, … Read more
A new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) found that 87% of small businesses support reforming Canada Post, with most favouring reduced residential delivery and the use of community mailboxes. “Canada needs a national postal service, but not in its current form,” said CFIB Executive Vice-President of Advocacy Corinne Pohlmann, adding, “It’s already losing … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is urging the federal government to immediately end the Canada Post strike, warning that nearly two-thirds of small businesses would stop using the service if it continues. “It is extremely disappointing that the union has chosen to punish Canada Post’s remaining customers rather than work with the corporation … Read more
