CFIB

Small business confidence improves but new tariff threat looms: CFIB

Mario Toneguzzi -
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 

Mario Toneguzzi -
“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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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)

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

Mario Toneguzzi -
"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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

Mario Toneguzzi -
"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 

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

Mario Toneguzzi -
"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

Mario Toneguzzi -
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 

Mario Toneguzzi -
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

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

Canadian GDP to rebound in the first two quarters of 2026: CFIB

Mario Toneguzzi -
Canadian economy grew 1.6% in Q1 2026 and is expected to increase to 1.6% in Q2.

CFIB calling on measures in federal budget to address declining entrepreneurship

Mario Toneguzzi -
The CFIB said 73% of small firms say they are not confident that the federal government has their back as a business owner.

Some Canadian businesses may be eligible for U.S. tariff refunds: CFIB

Mario Toneguzzi -
Approximately one-third of small Canadian exporters faced tariffs on goods that did not qualify for the CUSMA exemption.

Small businesses see fuel costs as key constraint to growth: CFIB

Mario Toneguzzi -
Small business long-term optimism improved modestly to 58.5 points in April, following the sharp decline recorded in March.

More businesses have been closing than opening in Canada: CFIB

Mario Toneguzzi -
The entrepreneurial drought, a sustained period of four or more quarters where business exits outpace new business entries, has been ongoing since early 2024.

Federal government temporary suspension of excise fuel taxes good news for Canadian businesses

Mario Toneguzzi -
Starting April 20, Canada's new government will suspend the full amount of the tax on gasoline and diesel until September 7.

Fuel tax relief lagging while Alberta small businesses face sustained price pressures: CFIB

Mario Toneguzzi -
CFIB’s March Business Barometer shows fuel costs are a major constraint for 42% of Alberta small businesses, demonstrating the scale and seriousness of the issue.

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

Mario Toneguzzi -
Business owners continue to face obstacles such as duplicative testing requirements, inconsistent provincial regulations, and restrictions on moving goods and services across provincial borders. 

Small business confidence loses momentum amid rising energy costs: CFIB

Mario Toneguzzi -
Several cost concerns increased this month, with the share of businesses worried about fuel costs jumping from 36% in February to 50% in March.
- Advertisement -