Beyond the Big Border
Hidden fees and other costs of trading across the Canada/US border hit small businesses the hardest, but does that mean it’s not worth doing business with our largest trading partner? CFIB’s latest...
View ArticlePaid to retire early: pension bridge benefit an unfair perk for government...
The key to unlocking early retirement benefits not available to anyone else is to get a government job. CFIB’s latest research snapshot calls for the end of a government pension perk known as a “bridge...
View ArticleFraud Prevention Month: Groundbreaking report on fraud and small business
One out of every five small businesses is victimized by fraud, but at what cost? For the first time ever, CFIB has been able to put a price tag on scams, finding that small businesses impacted by fraud...
View ArticleThe Cost of Banking Sick Days in the Public Sector
Sick days in the public sector have become controversial in recent years due to concerns over their possible misuse among employees and related costs. The last CFIB report on sick days showed that...
View ArticleSME Bank Market Share
CFIB has been tracking small- and mid-sized entrerprises (SME) bank market share over the last few decades. While there are differing definitions of market share, CFIB offers a unique perspective on...
View ArticleViews on CPP/QPP Expansion
New poll: Canadian workers do not support the Canada Pension Plan (CPP)/Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) expansion if employers had to freeze or cut their wages. The majority of Canadian workers and retirees...
View ArticleInsuring Employment: SME Perspectives on the Employment Insurance System
A new CFIB report on the Employment Insurance system shows that there is some room for improvement from the perspective of small business owners.
View ArticleSME Financing Indicators
Being able to obtain adequate financing is essential to SMEs’ success. Ensuring that SMEs have access to the financing they need can help with the creation of jobs and in keeping the Canadian economy...
View ArticleBeyond the Big Idea: Redefining and rethinking the innovation agenda
A new CFIB report on innovation and small business offers a wholesale review on how policy-makers can tap into and support the ingenuity driving Canada’s small firms.
View ArticleBattle of the Banks: How small businesses rate their banks
Credit unions are number one when it comes to serving the financial needs of small businesses. Where does your bank rank? Find out in CFIB’s latest report!
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