CFIB’s Chief Economist Simon Gaudreault joined CBC’s The Current to talk about Canada’s critical shortage of skilled labour in sectors like construction, personal services, and transportation. He ...

Victoria, June 18, 2025 – With the summer tourism season underway, 47% of B.C. small business owners say they rely on summer tourism for at least some of their revenue, and 57% are concerned the ...

Toronto, June 18, 2025 – The summer tourism season is here, and 58% of small business owners are concerned the U.S.-Canada trade dispute will be disruptive, says the Canadian Federation of Independent ...

Canada’s small and-medium sized businesses (SMEs) continue to face challenges in the labour market. While vacancy rates have eased, many are still struggling not just to find workers, but to find ...

Resources Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) – Wildfire Support The SPSA provides information and resources related to wildfire emergencies, including: Active wildfire incidents Fire bans and ...

Calgary, June 5, 2025 – Childcare business owners risk loss of personal assets, including homes due to poor communication from the Alberta government. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business ...

Toronto, June 10, 2025 – Small businesses face a shortage of applicants, skills mismatches and difficulty attracting candidates when hiring skilled workers, and these challenges are only worsened by ...

Mark Carney’s new Liberal government is holding off on announcing a budget until the Fall, once Parliament starts up again after the summer break. We’re calling for a federal budget, sooner than later ...

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 ...

Toronto, June 3, 2025 – We're pleased to see talk in Ottawa about advancing a spring budget after all. Small businesses are waiting on word on at least five outstanding measures from the 2024 budget ...

What Small Businesses Need to Know and What Resources are Available for Support If your business is part of the agriculture or aquatic sectors, here’s what you need to know and where to find help. In ...

Canada’s Prime Minister and Premiers met in June 2025 to strengthen the national economy by cutting interprovincial trade barriers, improving labour mobility, and streamlining project approvals. These ...