Make sure your next municipal leaders put small business priorities on the agenda! Municipal elections matter for your business. Manitobans head to the polls on October 28, 2026, to elect their next ...

Toronto, September 10, 2026 – New estimates from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business find that 53,112 businesses are directly impacted by either U.S. tariffs, Canadian counter-tariffs, or ...

St. John’s, September 9, 2026 – As a possible hydroelectricity agreement with Quebec raises the prospect of new provincial revenue, new research by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business ...

Residents who are displaced or impacted by a wildfire should call 811 for urgent/non-emergent health issues and medication-related concerns, including prescription refills. The 811 Health Line is ...

Le droit de l’employeur d’exercer un contrôle sur le travail à effectuer et la manière dont il est exécuté est un des critères les plus importants pour établir le statut d’employé. Peu importe si ...

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 ...

Toronto, May 14, 2026 – Over four in 10 (44%) agri-businesses are facing higher costs and supply disruptions for critical inputs like fertilizer due to shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, ...

Halifax, June 3, 2025 - As Nova Scotia reviews its alcohol retail framework, 77% of small businesses in Nova Scotia support allowing convenience and grocery stores to sell alcohol, according to ...

In the current business landscape, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across Canada are increasingly worried about the threat of fraud. These challenges have the potential to not only disrupt ...

Toronto, April 8, 2026 – Half (50%) of Canadian small business owners report that crime has increased in their community over the past year, while only 2% report a decline, according to the latest ...

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) monitors the sentiments of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Canada through regular member surveys. While rising costs of taxes, ...

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 ...