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Small businesses urge governments to keep momentum on reducing internal trade barriers: CFIB

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Business owners continue to face obstacles such as duplicative testing requirements, inconsistent provincial regulations, and restrictions on moving goods and services across provincial borders. 
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Small business confidence loses momentum amid rising energy costs: CFIB

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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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Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program applauded by business groups

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Helping employers who are facing severe labour shortages.
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Small businesses call for stronger domestic energy supply amid global uncertainty: CFIB

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An overwhelming majority (90%) of small businesses say governments should prioritize increasing Canada's energy production and capacity to better support the economy and ensure businesses have reliable access to the energy they need to operate.
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More than 1.3 million temporary work permits set to expire by the end of 2026, leaving small businesses scrambling: CFIB

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According to CFIB’s Monthly Business Barometer, skilled labour shortages remain the second highest constraint on sales and growth for 39% of small businesses.
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One year into the trade war, half of Canadian small businesses no longer feel the U.S. is a reliable trading partner: CFIB

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Three-quarters (75%) of small businesses say the tariff fight has strained their relationships with U.S. partners or clients, up sharply from 49% in March 2025.
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Small business optimism climbs above historical norms for the first time since 2022: CFIB

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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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Patchwork approach threatens Canada’s internal trade progress: CFIB

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Provinces and the federal government have delivered several additional milestones, including additional mutual recognition legislation, eliminating internal trade exceptions and most recently signing the landmark pan-Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement (CRMA).
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U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffs a welcome development for Canadian businesses, but President announces more tariffs

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But many questions remain on future impact of the ruling.
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CFIB survey: Tax burden tops small business concerns in Canada as retailers cite costs, regulation and crime

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Overall for all sectors, the CFIB said the total tax burden has been the top concern for over 25 years.
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Canada business exits outpace entries for 5th straight quarter: CFIB economist

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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

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More businesses reported struggling with tax and regulatory costs (70%), followed by insurance (69%) and wage costs (62%).
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Small businesses must be top priority as MPs return to Ottawa: CFIB

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“2025 was a rollercoaster for small businesses."
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Canadian economy to grow in Q1 2026: CFIB

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CFIB’s estimates and forecasts in partnership with AppEco suggest the Canadian economy grew by 0.6% in the fourth quarter of 2025 and is expected to grow by 3.4% in Q1 2026.
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600,000 small businesses to receive $623 million in final carbon tax rebate starting today: CFIB

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Rebates will be based on the number of T4s issued by an employer, and the Canada Revenue Agency will automatically issue the rebates to eligible businesses in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Small Business Saturday kicks off holiday shopping season: CFIB

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According to CFIB’s latest data, one third (33%) of small businesses count on the upcoming holiday sales.
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Optimism slowly coming back ahead of holiday season: CFIB

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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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$623 million to be returned to 600,000 small businesses in December in final carbon tax rebate: CFIB

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This will end the long battle against the consumer/small business carbon tax, says the CFIB.
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Interprovincial alcohol trade barriers keep small businesses bottled up: CFIB

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Outdated rules and complicated processes continue to block Canadian producers from reaching new markets.
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Struggling small businesses won’t find much help in the federal budget: CFIB

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Federal budget was a missed opportunity to provide meaningful tax relief to Canada’s employers.
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Canadian economy expected to see slow growth in Q3-Q4: CFIB

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CFIB's estimates suggest the Canadian economy grew by 0.8% in Q3 2025 and will continue growing at a slow pace of 0.2% in Q4
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CFIB releases new report challenging 5 myths around Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program

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The CFIB says there are dozens of legitimate reasons why small businesses use the program.
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Small business confidence creeps down in October as demand stays low: CFIB

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This indicator has been higher than its historical average for the past 24 consecutive months, says the CFIB.
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Nearly nine in 10 small businesses want reforms to Canada Post: CFIB

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Canada Post needs major reforms to make sure it becomes financially viable, says the CFIB.
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Canada Post risks losing nearly two-thirds of small business customers if the strike continues: CFIB

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According to CFIB data, 13% of small businesses have stopped using Canada Post since the last strike.
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