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Small business confidence loses momentum amid rising energy costs: CFIB
Mario Toneguzzi
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March 19, 2026
Several cost concerns increased this month, with the share of businesses worried about fuel costs jumping from 36% in February to 50% in March.
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Small business optimism climbs above historical norms for the first time since 2022: CFIB
Mario Toneguzzi
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February 26, 2026
Confidence levels among almost all provinces hovered just above or around their historical averages, while most sectors saw gains in their 12-month outlook.
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Canada business exits outpace entries for 5th straight quarter: CFIB economist
Mario Toneguzzi
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February 17, 2026
Regionally, every province is in negative territory except Quebec, where entry and exit rates are roughly balanced.
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CFIB Business Barometer: Small business confidence remains steady in January
Mario Toneguzzi
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January 22, 2026
More businesses reported struggling with tax and regulatory costs (70%), followed by insurance (69%) and wage costs (62%).
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Optimism slowly coming back ahead of holiday season: CFIB
Mario Toneguzzi
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November 20, 2025
The CFIB reports a boost in small business confidence to 55.5 index points. Learn what this means for the holiday season.
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Small business confidence creeps down in October as demand stays low: CFIB
Mario Toneguzzi
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October 16, 2025
This indicator has been higher than its historical average for the past 24 consecutive months, says the CFIB.
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Small business confidence creeps up in September: CFIB
Mario Toneguzzi
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September 18, 2025
Tax and regulatory costs remain top of mind for 67% of small firms, followed by insurance costs (66%), says the CFIB.
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Only 21% of Canadian small businesses report strong economic health: CFIB
Mario Toneguzzi
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June 19, 2025
CFIB said its special release on tourism shows that long-term optimism among tourism businesses sits at pandemic-era levels
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CFIB May Business Barometer: Small business confidence goes up, price plans go down
Mario Toneguzzi
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May 22, 2025
“The optimism glass is not even half-full, it’s still fairly empty," says the CFIB.
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