Winnipeg, December 22, 2025 – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is pleased to see the Manitoba government expand its Business Security Rebate Program, providing up to $2,500 per ...

To successfully manage safety and health in your workplace, you should first understand that as a business owner, you have obligations under the law. You must ensure: In Alberta, a health & safety ...

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 ...

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 ...

Toronto, April 24, 2023 – The average small business owner works 54 hours a week, the equivalent of an eight-day workweek for most salaried workers, finds a new report by the Canadian Federation of ...

This report explains how conditions became so critical, what issues existed before the pandemic, the role the pandemic played and the most effective solutions to help small business now and in the ...

Not all policies are required by the government, but some are just smart business practice. Some popular templates that can make it easier for you to be a great employer include: ...

This report aims to provide a broader perspective on Canadian business insolvencies (bankruptcies + proposals). Official small business bankruptcy numbers have been increasing steadily since the ...

In 2024, an overwhelming 88% of small businesses in Canada believe that eliminating trade barriers should be a top priority for Canadian governments. These barriers hinder the free flow of goods, ...

Agri-businesses in Canada face persistent labour shortages. In 2022, labour shortages in agriculture amounted to $2.8 billion in lost contracts or sales, thereby limiting sales and production growth.

Toronto, June 27, 2022 – A majority of consumers (86%) say supporting Canadian small businesses is important to them, according to a new public opinion poll conducted by Maru/Matchbox on behalf of the ...

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 ...