Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Small businesses less optimistic in September: CFIB
Business Barometer shows manufacturing slips a little but still confident.
Small business gains confidence in August: CFIB
Manufacturers among the top three expressing the greatest optimism.
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290,000 jobs went unfilled in Canada in Q2
Manufacturing among the sectors with the most potential for openings.
Small business confidence dips in May: CFIB
Manufacturing among the weakest sectors.
Smaller businesses face bigger banking challenges
Credit unions best for small business; among the big banks, CIBC still the worst.
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Almost 300,000 unfilled jobs, many off them in manufacturing: CFIB
SMEs report Q1 vacancy rate steady at 2.5%, small companies struggling to fill positions.
Canadian economy can’t afford CPP/QPP hike
Report points to steep costs, far-off benefits.
SMEs a bit less optimistic in April: CFIB
Manufacturers among the least confident during April’s slight decline.
Business groups stress support for Canada EU trade deal
They’ll stand behind it and help sell the deal to Canadians.
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SME’s kick off 2013 feeling plucky
Confidence is up three points on CFIB’s business index.
CFIB gives Nova Scotia a “D” for red tape burden
Red Tape Report Card says province has made no progress in eliminating bureaucratic burden for small business.
Federal government gets a B+ for cutting red tape
Action reduces regulatory burden for small businesses: CFIB.
Small, medium businesses less confident in November: CFIB
Manufacturing, natural resources, business services unusually low.
Extra public sector sick days costing up to $3.5B
CFIB calls for alignment with private sector polices.
Canadian job vacancies rise in Q3: CFIB
SMEs coping with highest average shortage of qualified employees.
