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Succession planning is one of the most important decisions a business owner will make, yet many leave it too late. CFIB, in collaboration with People Corporation, launched Succession Start to help you understand your options and plan your transition with confidence. Whether you are considering passing the business to family, a management buyout, or a third-party sale, starting early gives you more control and protects the value you have built. Learn More: hubs.li/Q046mR2K0 #SmallBusiness #SuccessionPlanning #Entrepreneurship

ICYMI: Small business owners dreading next session of New Brunswick Legislative Assembly ➡️Property tax reform: Will government add costs to small businesses? ➡️Will the province provide business with additional reinvestment opportunity? cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/small…

Small businesses call for stronger domestic energy supply amid global uncertainty ➡️An overwhelming majority (90%) of small businesses say governments should prioritize increasing Canada’s energy production and capacity to better support the economy and ensure businesses have reliable access to the energy they need to operate. cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/small…

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More than 1.3 million temporary work permits set to expire by the end of 2026, leaving small businesses scrambling cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/more-…

New blog: Tariffs from the US-Canada trade war hit struggling small biz hardest — raising expenses, cutting profits, and increasing debt. ~1 in 3 took on more debt in 2025. Our analysis shows why broad tax relief is key to restoring stability. Read more: cfib-fcei.ca/en/research-ec…

Nova Scotia business owners, take note of this opportunity to communicate your lived experience with the Workers' Compensation Appeals system. ➡️The system is being reviewed. ➡️Communicate your experience in person or through the survey. Nova Scotia Workers' Compensation Appeals System: Engagement novascotia.ca/nova-scotia-wo…

One year into the trade war.. ➡️half of Canadian small businesses no longer feel the U.S. is a reliable trading partner ➡️75% of small businesses say the tariff fight has strained their relationships with U.S. partners or clients, up sharply from 49% in March 2025 cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/one-y…

Presented over 3,700 signed petitions to Board members of WCB Nova Scotia. ➡️CFIB members, small business owners from across Nova Scotia, are clear in their asks. ➡️The Board needs to restate its targets and accelerate the work of fixing the system.

I would like to thank the Minister of Finance Rene Legacy and the Minister of Small Business Hon. Luke Randall for listening to the concerns and recommendations of the 3,900 members of the CFIB in New Brunswick during our meeting. ➡️The recommendations are clear, whether it be the budget or the next legislative session.

CFIB asking for stronger regulatory accountability and tax relief ahead of opening of the House of Assembly With the House of Assembly scheduled to open on March 2, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to make the spring sitting a turning point for small business competitiveness and economic growth. Read our full release: cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/cfib-…

Thank you to members of the Official Opposition: Jim Parson, Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Sarah Stoodley, and Keith White for taking the time to speak with me today to discuss CFIB’s priorities in advance of the opening of the House of Assembly on March 2. I appreciated the opportunity for a constructive conversation and your engagement on issues important to small business in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Patchwork approach threatens Canada’s internal trade progress 2025 was a breakthrough year for internal trade but.. The next six to 12 months will be critical for determining whether the momentum achieved translates into durable, nationwide alignment. See 👇cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/patch…

With declining small business creation and a major wave of business successions ahead, employee ownership is a model we need to support. CFIB is happy to join other business groups in calling for action. linkedin.com/posts/employee…

Our government is reducing red tape to grow the Nova Scotia economy, and to deliver health care and housing faster. We’ve all experienced red tape. It’s a thorn in the side of efficiency. Red tape is the accumulation of small barriers or pain points which, left unaddressed, constrain economic growth, resilience, innovation, and efficient service. In a time of global economic uncertainty building a stronger, more resilient Nova Scotia means making it easier for businesses and residents of Nova Scotia to get things done while protecting health, safety, and the environment. We can and must do both. The @TimHoustonNS government is making services faster and more efficient and saving Nova Scotians time and money by eliminating unnecessary permits, improving permits that are required, and cutting red tape. Nova Scotia is a recognized leader in red tape reduction. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has awarded a grade of A (tied for second with Ontario) in the recent 2025 CFIB red tape report card. Cutting red tape does not mean cutting corners. Rather, it’s about removing the unnecessary so that we can focus on the essential. Now that’s service efficiency.

2026 #CFIB Red Tape Report Card cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/2026-… ➡️Nova Scotia earns an A ➡️New government in Newfoundland and Labrador sets ambitious target cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/new-g… ➡️Prince Edward Island gets a C ➡️New Brunswick gets a C- #RedTapeAwarenessWeek #RedTapeReduction

🔎 CFIB’s 2026 Paperweight Awards are here, and this year’s “winner” is the CBSA’s CARM system! CARM has become a major source of #RedTape for small businesses, complicating trade, adding new admin burdens, and disrupting day-to-day operations instead of simplifying imports. We’re also highlighting other red tape offenders: Quebec’s Bill 29 supply chain liability chaos, and Vancouver’s fireplace fines, all adding confusion and unnecessary costs for entrepreneurs. 🔗 Find out more: hubs.li/Q040jsSh0 #RedTapeAwarenessWeek #RedTapeReduction #RTAW

2026 Paperweight Awards Winners! ➡️CBSA’s trade fiasco🤦 ➡️Metro Vancouver’s fireplace registry ➡️Quebec’s right-to-repair law #RedTapeAwarenessWeek #RedTapeReduction Get the details here 👇 cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/2026-…