Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) power Canada’s economy, but to stay competitive in the face of global trade tensions, supply chain disruptions, and rising economic uncertainty, they need to ...

Nearly 8 in 10 (77%) Atlantic Canadian small businesses want their governments to allow private retailers, such as convenience stores October 2, 2025, Halifax – According to a new report from the ...

Make sure your next municipal leaders consider small business priorities! Municipal elections matter for your business. Albertans head to the polls on October 20, 2025, to choose their next municipal ...

Newcomer entrepreneurs ─ those who have immigrated to Canada within the past 10 years and are starting, managing, or expanding a business ─ are vital to our economy. They bring diverse, innovative ...

As the government prepares to table its first federal budget since spring of 2024, to be announced on November 4 th, we shared our pre-budget submission with all MPs and numerous civil servants. Among ...

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s (CFIB) 2025 Red Tape Report Card grades three major areas of regulatory performance: regulatory accountability, regulatory burden, and political ...

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Small independent businesses play an undeniable role in contributing to Canadian economies, including by adding to the vibrancy of the local areas they operate in. They provide employment ...

A 10% reduction in red tape equates to an estimated 5.5 million patient visits annually Toronto, January 30, 2023 - Doctors in Canada are collectively spending approximately 18.5 million hours on ...

Maximizing succession planning involves the safe and orderly transfer of assets and is critical for the wellbeing of the owner(s), the business itself, and Canada’s economy. This is particularly ...

Labour shortages have been an ongoing challenge for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for several years, adding to the many other difficulties they face. Indeed, 53% of Canadian small business ...

Toronto, May 15, 2024 – Mandating a $20 per hour living wage in each province would cost the Canadian economy $44.9 billion in extra wages and put almost 600,000 small businesses at risk of becoming ...