The majority of small businesses in Canada (92 per cent) are using digital tools in their business, but only 10 per cent have fully integrated them across operations, leaving substantial productivity and growth potential untapped, finds a new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) co-sponsored by Payworks and Sage. “Digital transformation isn’t just … Read more
Dan Kelly, president at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, issued a statement: “Every government review has come to the same conclusion: Canada Post needs major reforms. Today’s announcement is long overdue, but it’s a positive step towards making necessary changes that have been recommended for more than a decade. While we welcome today’s news, … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says Parliament’s return is an opportunity to deliver stability for small firms struggling with high taxes, costs, and economic uncertainty. “Between strikes, global supply chain interruptions, and crushing taxes and tariffs, small businesses have been to hell and back. Many have been adapting, pivoting and learning to live … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says micro and small firms in Canada face a significant tax disadvantage compared to their U.S. counterparts, paying 20 to 23 per cent more in taxes. “When you look at the numbers, it’s crystal clear: smaller businesses in Canada are already at a serious tax disadvantage, which was … Read more
Corinne Pohlmann, executive vice-president of advocacy at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), issued a statement: “We welcome Ottawa’s decision to drop some of its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. This is a step in the right direction and will take some of the pressure off Canadian small businesses as trade talks continue […] Nearly six … Read more
New data from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) reveals that small businesses are being hit hardest by U.S. and Canadian tariffs on steel and aluminum (59 per cent), as well as Canada’s own retaliatory tariffs on other U.S. goods (58 per cent). In addition, nearly one-third of Canadian SMEs will be negatively affected … Read more
Corinne Pohlmann, executive vice-president of advocacy at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), issued a statement on the looming Air Canada strike: “Small businesses are deeply concerned with the prospect of an Air Canada strike given the massive economic uncertainty currently facing the country. One-third of Canadian small firms depend on the summer tourism season … Read more
Canadian Federation of Independent Business president Dan Kelly issued a statement: “It’s extremely disappointing that the members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have rejected Canada Post’s final offer. This just brings more uncertainty at a time when small businesses are already struggling to plan ahead. We can’t keep doing this. If there’s another … Read more
Dan Kelly, CFIB president issued a statement: “CFIB supports the view that no deal is better than a bad deal, but the lack of resolution means small firms will not able to plan for the future or continue to put off difficult choices. Many businesses have been holding off layoffs or downsizing, hoping for a … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) projects the economy will contract by 0.8 per cent in both the second and third quarters of 2025, according to the latest Main Street Quarterly report released in partnership with AppEco. CFIB also reports that private investment is expected to fall sharply and that long-term supply chain disruptions … Read more
