By Brett Bundale Canadian businesses have submitted their wish lists to Ottawa ahead of Thursday’s federal budget. Topping their priorities are tax… …
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CFIB calls for lower EI premiums for small business, drop in tax rate in federal budget
Small businesses should be at the centre of the Nov. 5 federal budget, starting with a lower small business tax rate and… …
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Small business owners say taxes are the biggest obstacle standing between them and growth, and most would put any tax savings toward… …
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Government Policy & BudgetsOur Favourites
CFIB praises internal trade reform progress, but employers still face inconsistent rules
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMost small businesses across Canada report no improvement in cross-provincial trade despite higher government grades on interprovincial trade reform, according to a… …
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RecruitmentOur Favourites
CFIB report finds hiring disconnect between youth, small businesses
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says fundamental disconnects between small employers and young job seekers are driving Canada’s youth unemployment… …
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The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says business closures in Canada have exceeded new business starts for six straight quarters, and it… …
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FeaturedImmigration
Rural employers get more room to hire foreign workers as labour shortages persist
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberRural employers will be allowed to hire a higher share of low-wage temporary foreign workers starting as early as April 1, under… …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Small businesses could see $5 billion in relief from workers’ compensation surplus funds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanadian small businesses could receive nearly $5 billion in financial relief if seven workers’ compensation boards return surplus employer funds currently sitting… …
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By Steven Sukkau | Winnipeg Sun A new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is pushing back against what it… …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Featured
Most Canadian small businesses use digital tools but few fully integrate them, report finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe majority of small businesses in Canada use digital tools, but only 10 per cent have fully integrated them across operations, according… …

