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Tax and cost pressures holding back most small business from expanding: CFIB 

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A CFIB survey finds just 7% of small businesses plan significant growth over the next year, with taxes and rising costs cited as key barriers to expansion.

Fuel costs, tariff pressures drag small business confidence down in September: CFIB

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Weak demand remained the leading growth constraint for nearly half (49%) of small businesses, while shortage of skilled labour persisted for 41% of small firms.

One in five small business owners describe their business as “weak” or “critical”: CFIB

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Small business tax relief needs to be at the top of the agenda to restore small business confidence

Trade war puts over 50,000 Canadian small businesses at risk: CFIB

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The CFIB is calling for immediate tax relief for small businesses through a Small Business Corporate Tax Rate cut.

Alberta launches tariff portal for businesses

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The government said the portal launches as businesses continue to assess the impact of recent U.S. tariffs and Canada's planned retaliatory measures.

Many small businesses at risk due to trade war: CFIB

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One in five (18%) small exporters and 11% of importers affected by the Canada-U.S. trade war say they would stop being financially viable if the trade war lasts three months or more.

Restaurants Canada welcomes extension of Federal Fuel Excise Tax suspension

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Gas costs have risen by an average of 46% since December 2025, contributing to higher food and transportation costs and supplier fuel surcharges, reported by 86% of restaurants.

Canada/U.S. trade talk collapse to lead to immediate and significant impact on small business: CFIB

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"A full 40% of small Canadian exporters will be directly hit by these tariffs and nearly one-third expect their revenues will drop by 50% or more as a result."

New 50% U.S. tariff on CUSMA-compliant goods to hit Canadian small exporters hard: CFIB

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More than one in three (35%) expect revenues to fall by at least 50%.

Small business confidence improves but new tariff threat looms: CFIB

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Fuel costs remained the top cost constraint affecting 60% of small firms across Canada, while shipping and receiving costs stayed elevated for 45% of businesses.

Premiers sign final agreement towards Canada-wide direct-to-consumer alcohol sales 

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“Canada's independent wineries, breweries, cideries, and distilleries have waited a long time to see direct-to-consumer alcohol shipping finally become a reality.”

Jobs filled by temporary foreign workers are the ones Canadian youth don’t want: CFIB

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Harvesting labourers alone account for nearly a third (32%) of all temporary foreign worker positions in Canada, work that's physically demanding, outdoor and seasonal.

CFIB urges Premiers to champion tax relief and internal trade reform

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The federal small business tax rate has remained frozen at 9% since 2019, and the Small Business Deduction threshold has been unchanged at $500,000 since 2009.

Internal trade improving on paper, but not yet in practice: CFIB (Video)

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Report card shows improved grades across Canada, but most small businesses say it's no easier to operate across provincial borders

CFIB projects private investment to weaken, even as GDP expected to grow in Q2-Q3

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Canada's GDP is expected to grow by 2.7% and 1.6% in Q2 and Q3, respectively.

Protecting and simplifying CUSMA exemption top trade priority for small business: CFIB

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64% of small businesses support taking the time needed to secure the best possible terms for renewed or renegotiated CUSMA.

Most small businesses worry higher fuel costs could cool summer tourism season: CFIB

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"Fuel costs have been squeezing small businesses from all sides: at the pump, across their supply chains and in their customers' wallets."

Business Barometer: Small business owners continue to feel downcast in June: CFIB

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Fuel costs remain the top cost constraint for 66% of small businesses, while weak demand continues to weigh on more than half (53%) of small firms.

Parliament rises without delivering for small businesses – again: CFIB

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Nearly three in four (73%) of small firms say they don't feel supported by the federal government.

CFIB urges Ottawa to protect supply chains in Canada Labour Code reforms

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"Cancelled orders, delayed shipments, lost income: small businesses pay the price every time federally regulated supply chains grind to a halt."

CFIB calls out lack of progress on direct-to-consumer alcohol agreement ahead of month-end deadline 

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77% of small businesses think Canadians should have the freedom to order Canadian wine, beer, and craft spirits directly from any province or territory without restrictions.

Small business confidence falls steeply in May: CFIB

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"Demand is weak, costs, especially fuel, are high and conditions don’t show signs of improving."

Expectations mismatch fueling Canada’s youth unemployment challenges: CFIB

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Nearly two-thirds (62%) of small businesses recruit through personal connections, referrals from people they trust.

Rising fertilizer prices, supply disruptions hitting over 4 in 10 Canadian agri-businesses: CFIB 

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Most (90%) agri-businesses said they’re worried about the future of Canadian agriculture due to the regulatory burden.

Canada losing businesses at an alarming rate: CFIB

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Business exits in Canada have outpaced new business entries since early 2024, and the problem seems to be getting worse.
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