Save 25% on a one-year subscription to Ontario Farmer. Pay $68 ($90 regular price). Want to offer more to your members? If you are responsible for an association or a group of franchisees, we offer ...

Toronto, April 23, 2026 – The Canadian economy is expected to show modest growth in the first half of 2026, finds the latest Main Street Quarterly report by the Canadian Federation of Independent ...

Ottawa, March 11, 2026 – More than 1.3 million work permits are set to expire by the end of 2026, threatening significant economic and labour challenges, warns the Canadian Federation of Independent ...

Toronto, September 14, 2023 – Payroll taxes have increased in most Canadian provinces since 2019, further driving up the cost of doing business for employers and diminishing workers’ take-home income, ...

Toronto, October 14, 2026 – More small businesses will pay lower credit card processing fees when new Visa interchange rates take effect on October 24, says the Canadian Federation of Independent ...

B.C. is facing a projected $11.6-billion deficit this year, with additional annual shortfalls of roughly $12-billion projected over the government’s three-year fiscal outlook. Employment growth has ...

B.C.'s next government will make decisions on taxes, payroll costs, regulation and the province's finances. Those decisions will shape whether small businesses can survive, invest and grow. B.C. is in ...

Terminating an employee is one of the most stressful things business owners have to do, especially due to the risks involved. In fact, our members often reach out to us before making a final decision.

Every other month, CFIB members lend their opinions to 'Your Voice,' a survey exploring a variety of current topics. The latest takeaways are showcased in a series of informative charts that summarize ...

NOTE: The Apprenticeship Completion Grant and the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant are no longer accepting applications. Both programs closed on March 31, 2025. Hiring an apprentice can connect you with ...

It’s unfair. My business is being taxed at a higher rate than residential properties. I don’t get the same services and the property taxes I pay are far superior to the proportion of assessments it ...

Work-Sharing helps prevent layoffs when there is a temporary reduction in the normal level of business activity that is beyond the employer’s control. The program requires a three-way agreement to be ...