CFIB Alberta

I was proud to contribute to the latest issue of @albertaviews magazine on behalf of @cfibAB. I shared the case for restraint on bike lane development, and the importance of considering the impact on local businesses, and customer access. #abpoli 📰 albertaviews.ca/should-cities-…

Yesterday, CFIB spoke with @GlobalCalgary's @CraigMomney on the benefit of the Calgary Stampede for local businesses. Half of Alberta's small firms say weak demand is their top limitation to growth, so events like Stampede provide a welcome boost. 📺 Watch: globalnews.ca/video/11959143… #abpoli

Running a small business means wearing a lot of hats. That's why CFIB has partnered with @squarecanada to help simplify payments, sales, inventory, and customer management. CFIB members can get up to $3,000 in free Square hardware, custom processing rates, and premium support.    Learn more: hubs.li/Q04nF79v0    #CFIBdiscounts #CFIB_savings #HR #BusinessTools #SmallBusiness

It is disappointing provinces have missed an important deadline on direct-to-consumer alcohol sales across borders. Governments continue to say all the right things on internal trade, but we’re well past due time to see the action match the rhetoric. Governments had a year to get direct-to-consumer alcohol across the finish line and largely failed. Only New Brunswick and Manitoba allow direct-to-consumer sales from every province across the country. This kind of missed deadline does not bode well for more complex files like expanding mutual recognition to the service sector or harmonizing construction sector health and safety requirements by the end of the year.   If we can't get this right when facing a massive trade threat from the United States, it will be our grandchildren's grandchildren that will still be discussing this.  Provinces need to ensure their political sentiment is matched with tangible changes that help small businesses expand operations across provincial borders. If not, it is time for the federal government to step in and use some of its powers to make things happen.

@MayorHyggen Thank you for supporting small business Mayor Hyggen!

Small businesses keep showing up for their communities—today and every day. ❤️ In Alberta, 66¢ of every dollar spent at a local business stays in the community, compared to just 8¢ with online giants. That difference shows up in local jobs, vital services, and the unique character of our neighbourhoods. Let’s show them some love 💛 The Big Thank You Contest runs June 29 – July 13—get involved and celebrate the businesses that power our communities. Get more details at SmallBusinessEveryDay.ca  #SmallBusinessEveryday #ShopLocal #SupportLocal @LethbridgeCity @cfibAB

On Friday, CFIB spoke with @citynewscalgary's @EdwardDjan1 on small business confidence in Alberta, and how the cancellation of the Country Thunder festival impacts small businesses in the arts and hospitality sectors. 📺 Watch: calgary.citynews.ca/video/2026/06/…

It was great to meet with Councillor Clark @Ward9Harrison this morning to chat about small business in Calgary, and CFIB’s #SmallBusinessEveryDay campaign. Stay tuned for a clip of our chat where we discuss the potential for a small business property tax subclass in the City. #yyc

We appreciated the opportunity to sit down with WCB’s Vice President, Employer Account Services and Claims Management, Adrianne Lozinski today to discuss the state of small business in Alberta.

We appreciated the opportunity to meet with Edmonton City Councillor Anne Stevenson today! We talked about the need for construction mitigation measures for the city’s businesses and priorities ahead of this year’s budget. #yeg #abpoli

Thank you Councillor @kprincipeyeg for meeting with CFIB this morning! We discussed small business priorities in Edmonton and key issues like property taxes, construction mitigation, and patio fees. We appreciate your support. #yeg

Thank you Councillor @joannewrightyeg for meeting with CFIB at Edmonton City Hall yesterday, we appreciated the opportunity to share our small business recommendations ahead of the upcoming 4-year budget. #abpoli #yeg

Heading out to explore Canada this summer? Just don't get too attached to that great local wine, craft beer, or spirit you discover along the way—you probably won't be able to have it shipped home. Governments are now 24 days past their own deadline to implement direct-to-consumer alcohol shipping. For governments that say internal trade is a top priority, the follow-through has been severely lacking.

Last Thursday, CFIB released its Business Barometer® for June 2026: our Chief Economist & VP Research, @Sim_Gaudreault , discuss some of the highlights below with Louis-Philippe Gauthier (@CFIBAtlantic). Media release: cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/busin… Report: cfib-fcei.ca/en/research-ec…

📊 New CFIB report: Nearly half (47%) of transportation #SMEs say energy makes up a significant share of their operating costs, with agriculture also among the most energy-dependent sectors. Read the report: lnkd.in/gFmyft39

CFIB is glad to see this reversal. With many small businesses already facing tight margins, policy changes that drive up costs for consumers put revenue at risk. More stability is good news for Alberta’s entrepreneurs, particularly as we head into summer. #abpoli @DaleNally_AB

Thank you to Edmonton City Councillor Thu Parmar for meeting with CFIB today. We covered small business priorities heading into the 4-year budget including property taxes, construction mitigation, and the City's patio program. We appreciate the thoughtful discussion. #yeg #abpoli

CFIB is calling on the government to take a more permanent approach to improving affordability and competitiveness for local businesses by reducing the small business tax rate to 0% and increasing the small business income threshold to $700,000. If a rebate remains the primary tool available, it must be extended to small businesses, with a fair and meaningful amount set at $250 per business, and made available when applications open for individuals on July 1. #abpoli

CFIB is deeply disappointed with the design of the Alberta Energy Rebate. The Rebate overlooks a critical part of our economy, and the employer of 61% of Alberta's private sector workforce: small businesses. Entrepreneurs across the province continue to face sustained pressures from rising energy, fuel, insurance, property taxes and operating costs. Fuel alone is the top cost constraint for 75% of Alberta’s small businesses, nearly 10% higher than the national average. The $100 rebate does little to offset these concerns. #abpoli

Learn more about what small business sentiment reveals about Canada’s approach to crime and community safety in our InsightBiz blog: cfib-fcei.ca/en/research-ec…

Small businesses have been clear about the impact of crime and safety issues on their operations. CFIB is glad to see the federal government's Bail and Sentencing Reform Act receive Royal Assent, providing tougher sentencing measures for repeat and violent offenders. CFIB hopes this will translate into less crime experienced by small businesses at the street level. #cdnpoli