Small independent businesses play an undeniable role in contributing to Canadian economies, including by adding to the vibrancy of the local areas they operate in. They provide employment ...

Labour shortages have been an ongoing challenge for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for several years, adding to the many other difficulties they face. Indeed, 53% of Canadian small business ...

A 10% reduction in red tape equates to an estimated 5.5 million patient visits annually Toronto, January 30, 2023 - Doctors in Canada are collectively spending approximately 18.5 million hours on ...

Maximizing succession planning involves the safe and orderly transfer of assets and is critical for the wellbeing of the owner(s), the business itself, and Canada’s economy. This is particularly ...

Alberta small businesses play a crucial role in the province, contributing to its economic growth and vibrant communities. As businesses grapple with the rising cost of doing business, property taxes ...

Toronto, December 2, 2024 – The Canada Post strike, now two weeks in, has cost the small- and medium-sized business sector at least $765 million or $76.6 million each business day. At this rate, if ...

Addressing Labour Shortages Is Critical to the Industry’s Future and Global Food Security. Executive summary. CFIB’s new report, Help Wanted: Labour Shortages Threaten the Future of Canadian ...

Source: Insolvency and CCAA Statistics in Canada – Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada (ic.gc.ca) Note: We selected the 6 sectors with the most insolvencies. Insolvencies: Only the tip ...

CFIB launches a new education program to help business owners improve their cybersecurity Toronto, December 8, 2022 – Nearly half of small businesses (45%) have experienced a random cyberattack in the ...

#SmallBusinessEveryDay dashboard shows only 47 per cent of small firms remain fully open. Toronto, January 21, 2021 – One in six (181,000) Canadian small business owners are seriously contemplating ...

Toronto, December 13, 2024 – Nearly three-quarters (73%) of small business owners say they will be using Canada Post less in the future because of the strike, finds new data by the Canadian Federation ...

In late 2021, CFIB published a comprehensive report that offers a springboard for understanding the nuances of the national labour shortage challenge and exploring potential solutions. 1 At that time, ...