CFIB’s Chief Economist and Vice President of Research, Simon Gaudreault, was on CBC’s the Current on Monday morning discussing the future of skilled trades in Canada. The consensus shows that there’s ...

Victoria, June 18, 2025 – With the summer tourism season underway, 47% of B.C. small business owners say they rely on summer tourism for at least some of their revenue, and 57% are concerned the ...

Toronto, June 18, 2025 – The summer tourism season is here, and 58% of small business owners are concerned the U.S.-Canada trade dispute will be disruptive, says the Canadian Federation of Independent ...

Highlights. In November 2021, more than 1 in 2 Canadian small businesses said they were affected by labour shortages. This proportion has been on an upward trend since the start of the pandemic. The ...

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 ...

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, ...