
Small business owners cautiously optimistic about the future: report
69% stating their business is better equipped to survive a second wave of the pandemic.
Feds top up COVID relief fund with $600M to help SMEs
The announcement brings total support through the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund to more than $1.5 billion.
CERB a top reason workers refuse to return to work: CFIB
Emergency benefit appears to be impeding small companies from staffing up as they reopen their businesses.
Canadian small businesses create solutions to help reduce plastic pollution in oceans
The over $2 million in funding is part of the second phase of the domestic plastics challenges under the Innovative Solutions Canada program
20% of small businesses too small to qualify for CEBA loan: CFIB
Smallest businesses with payrolls under $50,000 are not eligible for the support.
Ontario launches consultations to boost small businesses
Feedback will help shape the Small Business Success Strategy.

‘We will fight’ in court if back to work legislation passes, postal union warns [UPDATED]
Trudeau government has introduced legislation to force an end to rotating strikes by Canada Post employees.
Even small companies may be able to cut Amazon like deals
Whether a small business wants to buy or rent, it may have leverage with landlords or local governments to get breaks on rent or taxes.
Small businesses call for quick end to rotating strikes at Canada Post
Small firms rely on Canada post to deliver advertising material, cheques.
New Brunswick parties promise to lower small business tax rate
2.5% corporate tax rate would be the lowest for small businesses east of Manitoba.