
Small businesses more optimistic in April: CFIB
Only 5% foresee adding on full-time staff in the next three months, 63% say they will have to cut back.
Protectionism and economic uncertainty tests C-Suite optimism
Chartered Professional Accountants study finds down 14% in Q1 over the previous quarter.

CEOs are confident about growth, but concerned about protectionism
Canadian CEOs are optimistic for 2017, but many agree it’s going to be tougher to compete amidst growing protectionism.
Small business confidence dips in March: CFIB
Business Barometer results buoyed by stronger levels in the Prairies.
Workers optimistic, but cautious about jobs, economy in 2014
Randstad survey reveals Canadian workers are confident their companies will perform better this year.

NA CFOs increasingly gloomy about the economy
Deloitte Signals Survey says optimism fell the most among Canadians.
Deloitte CFO Signals Survey highlights
Fiscal cliff was most worrisome risk, revenue growth the top challenge.

G7 business optimism takes a Q1 jump: Grant Thornton
Improved revenue and promising growth in demand have raised business optimism globally over the past three months, according to the Grant Thornton International Business Report.
Business confidence hits five-year high: CFID
TORONTO: Business confidence among Canada’s small and medium-sized enterprises…