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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Chances are most people will struggle with work-life balance at some point in their career, and sometimes, despite an employee’s best intentions, stressors from their personal life will cause ...

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 ...

As an employer one of your responsibilities is to provide a Record of Employment (ROE) to your employees when employment ends, whether temporarily or permanently. Service Canada uses the ROE to ...

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) monitors the sentiments of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Canada through regular member surveys. While rising costs of taxes, ...

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 ...