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• Nearly 20% of Canadian small businesses may close from tariffs, CFIB says

  A new poll from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business finds a large portion of small business owners saying they won't last more than a year because of current tariffs.

  Economy

  Aug 20, 2025
  
• Small business confidence hits record low amid US. tariffs: CFIB

  The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says small business confidence dropped to an all-time low in March as the trade war with the U.S. ramped up.

  Money

  Mar 20, 2025
  
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• Trump tariff threats put ‘a lot of fog’ ahead of Canada’s small businesses

  'The threat of upcoming U.S. tariffs and political changes in Canada have installed a lot of fog in front of the windshield,' said CFIB's chief economist.

  Economy

  Jan 30, 2025
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• Small businesses spend more than 250 hours a year wrapped up in red tape: CFIB

  The report found that the time small businesses spent on red tape increased by 35 per cent since 2020 and from 189 hours in 2020 to 256 hours in 2024.

  Economy

  Jan 27, 2025
• Will ‘tax holiday’ spur more Canadians to spend? Why some stores doubt it

  The federal government’s temporary “tax holiday” could deliver narrow savings for consumers, but some small businesses are unconvinced they’ll see any benefits.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2024
• Provinces must do more to nix alcohol trade barriers: CFIB

  Most small business owners want governments to prioritize removing barriers, according to a new survey from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

  Economy

  Jul 23, 2024
• Confidence levels taking a hit as costs rise for local Saskatchewan businesses

  “Small business owners are trying to get back on their feet, but increased business costs keep setting them back," said Brianna Solberg, CFIB provincial affairs director.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2024
• Canada hit technical recession in 2023, small business group forecasts

  The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is forecasting that the economy contracted in the fourth quarter, potentially marking a technical recession.

  Economy

  Jan 23, 2024
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• The CEBA deadline is here: What that means for small business loans

  The deadline for small businesses to repay their CEBA debt and get up to $20,000 of their loans forgiven has arrived. Here's what to know.

  Money

  Jan 18, 2024
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• Alberta businesses struggle to pay back CEBA loans as deadline looms

  Alberta small businesses are among many businesses across Canada unable to pay back their CEBA loans as the January 18 deadline looms.

  Economy

  Jan 16, 2024