Small businesses play a key role in providing young people with early and practical work experience. CFIB’s research finds that while many of you want to hire youth, you face ongoing challenges ...
Ottawa, May 20, 2026 – A new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) finds fundamental disconnects at every stage of the hiring process: how employers and youth search for ...
Alberta’s small business owners were hoping the provincial budget would recognize the real pressures they’ve been facing: rising costs, chronic labour challenges, and an increasingly uncertain ...
Toronto, May 21, 2026 – Small business confidence dropped 11.7 points in May, falling to 46.3, finds the Monthly Business Barometer by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The ...
With Newfoundland and Labrador’s budget expected in Spring 2026, we’ve outlined key priorities to support small businesses across the province. Entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador are facing ...
CFIB issues open letter calling on all parties to work together on practical amendments to improve fairness, competition, and project affordability. Winnipeg, May 13, 2026 - The Canadian Federation of ...
Ottawa, May 13, 2026 – Jasmin Guenette, Vice-President of National Affairs at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), released the following statement in support of Bill S-239: “The ...
Toronto, May 13, 2026 – Dan Kelly, President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), released the following statement on the passing of CFIB’s founder John Bulloch: “On ...
Small business long-term optimism dropped significantly in May, falling below the 50-point threshold; Short-term optimism also declined sharply, dipping under 50; Concern over fuel costs tops the list ...
As small businesses mark their second anniversary of COVID-19, sales remain low, debt remains high, and many are considering permanent closure. Two years into the pandemic, small businesses are a long ...
" My Small Business Odyssey: It started as a tax protest and progressed to become the Canadian Federation of Independent Business." ...