CFIB News

This morning, CFIB's Corinne Pohlmann testified at the @HoCCommittees on International Trade #CIIT as part of their study on internal trade (Free trade within Canada).

📣 A major win for Ontario’s small businesses! The Small Business Tax Rate is dropping from 3.2% to 2.2% effective July 1, 2026, benefiting 375,000 businesses across the province. This change follows a targeted advocacy campaign from CFIB Ontario and more than 11,000 small business owners who spoke up and pushed for action. Thank you to everyone who signed the petition to help make this happen. We will keep advocating to increase the SBTR income threshold and reducing red tape to make it easier to run a small business in Ontario. #ONsmallbiz #CFIBadvocacy #SmallBusinessSupport #ONpoli

📊 Canada is in the middle of an entrepreneurial drought. For the past six quarters, more businesses have closed than opened. Small businesses are being crushed by high taxes, rising payroll costs, endless red tape, and ballooning government spending, all while giant subsidies flow to multinational corporations. It’s time for the government to walk the talk and support the backbone of our economy. That’s why we’re calling for clear action: reduce red tape, lower the cost of doing business, and remove barriers to growth! 📝Add your voice to our petition: cfib-fcei.ca/en/petition/na… #EntrepreneurialDrought #StopCrushingSmallBusiness

Today’s announcement by the federal government to temporarily suspend excise fuel taxes on gasoline and diesel will provide welcome relief for small businesses already squeezed by high costs! 🔗 Read More: hubs.li/Q04b-HFn0

CFIB members can save on payment processing with an exclusive, limited-time offer from @Chase Payment Solutions. Open an account by May 31, 2026, to access preferred rates, secure payments, and 24/7 bilingual support. Learn more: hubs.li/Q04bWfw20 #CFIBdiscounts #CFIB_savings #SmallBusinessSupport

AI does not have to be complicated. Our new AI Cheat Sheet, created with @CanonCanada, shows small business owners simple ways to start using AI today. From drafting emails to planning posts and summarizing documents, it is designed to make #AI easy to use. Explore the cheat sheet and start using #AI with confidence: hubs.li/Q04byGBm0

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🚨 It’s time to #StopCrushingSmallBusiness! Canadian entrepreneurs are being overwhelmed with high taxes, rising payroll costs, endless red tape, and never-ending uncertainty! It’s time for Ottawa to walk the talk and support the backbone of our economy❗ CFIB is calling for: ✔️ Lower small business taxes ✔️ A 50:50 EI premium split ✔️ Red tape reduction ✔️ A balanced budget ✔️ An end to corporate subsidies & union favouritism 📝 Sign the petition and demand action now: hubs.li/Q04b3Rk_0

At the 2026 Grow Ontario Food Summit it was a pleasure to chat with @CFIBNews member Cox Wensink of Hoenhorst Farms and offer her congratulations on her fantastic panel discussion where she talked about the challenges farms in Ontario are facing today. #ONsmallbiz #ONag

Newcomer entrepreneurs bring incredible skills, ideas, and determination to Canada, but too many are held back by financing barriers and government red tape. In a new article for Mediaplanet, CFIB Policy Analyst Juliette Nicolaÿ highlights challenges newcomers face when trying to start, buy, or grow a business in Canada. From limited credit history to complex regulations and unfamiliar business environments, we must take down the barriers to newcomer entrepreneurship so they can more easily contribute to our economy. As Canada is facing an entrepreneurial drought, this is more crucial than ever. Read Juliette’s full article and learn what needs to change to better support newcomer entrepreneurs: hubs.li/Q049_sVM0

Small business owners across Canada continue to face significant crime and safety challenges. Half say crime has increased in their area, and StatsCan data shows shoplifting keeps rising. 📈 Owners should not be spending more energy managing crime than running their business. 📊 Read the full release: hubs.li/Q04b0L1X0

We've partnered with @AMTA_ca, which represents Alberta’s commercial transportation industry through training, safety programs, and advocacy. As a proud member of AMTA, you can now access all #CFIB member benefits: ✔️ Unlimited business resources and support ✔️ Exclusive savings offers ✔️ Strong advocacy for #smallbusiness ➕ Much more! Don't miss out on these fantastic benefits! Discover how #CFIB can support your group today! Visit: hubs.li/Q049g96Z0

📢 CFIB calls on province to accept federal changes to Temporary Foreign Worker program. Read more: swiftcurrentonline.com/articles/cfib-…

Earlier today, the CFIB Ontario team celebrated the reduction of the small biz corporate tax rate with Finance Minister @PBethlenfalvy and Small Biz Minister ⁦@ninatangri⁩ at Low’s Furniture in Uxbridge. Thanks to our host Ashley Low. Low’s has been a member for 48 years.

The Ontario CFIB Leg Team is excited to be heading out to Uxbridge, ON today to meet with 48-year @CFIBnews member #Lowsfurniture. Stay tuned for more! #ONsmallbiz #ONpoli

From all of us at CFIB, wishing everyone observing Passover a meaningful celebration and time well spent with friends and family.

Ottawa’s debt binge and soaring deficits put Canada’s economic future at risk! Read More at: hubs.li/Q049mC0s0

CFIB welcomes today’s announcement from the Committee on Internal Trade to expand the Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement (CMRA) to include services by the end of 2026. 🔗 Read more: hubs.li/Q049192T0

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