Toronto, December 18, 2025 – Canada’s small business optimism continued to rebound in December, according to the latest Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Business Barometer®.

Your employees may put on their socks one foot at a time, just like you—but deciding what they wear at work isn’t always simple. While some dress requirements are non-negotiable for health and safety ...

Psychological safety means employees feel safe to take risks, share ideas, and be themselves without fear of negative consequences. Use these questions to reflect on your team’s environment. Read our ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

This report dives into BC’s regional district spending growth since 2018, with a focus on the growing cost of bureaucracy and lack of oversight mechanisms. Its main findings reveal varying ...

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.

*Due to a change in government in Manitoba in October 2023, CFIB has assigned the province a status of “NA” (Not applicable) in lieu of a grade in the political priority section. As a result, the ...