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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

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.

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.

This Red Tape Awareness Week is a reminder that outdated rules don’t just create frustration – they slow down the construction of homes and hospitals, delay access to care and discourage investment in industries like resource development that are essential to building a future-ready province. That’s why we’ve focused on cutting through the status quo, making government work faster and better for Nova Scotians, and meeting this moment in history with the urgency it demands. We’ve reduced permitting times for mining by more than half, attracting projects that will create good jobs and position Nova Scotia to compete globally. We’ve improved half of the Province’s 300 permits so decisions get made faster – meaning small businesses get answers instead of being stuck in limbo. And we’re not stopping there. By removing barriers to housing development, 14,667 new units are underway, with conditions now in place for more than 54,000 additional homes. We’re also modernizing healthcare. We’ve expanded the scope of primary care services offered by pharmacists and nurse practitioners, making it easier for Nova Scotians to access care. And the launch of the One Person, One Record system at the IWK is a major step toward a provincewide platform that will eliminate duplicative processes and build on the previous work of the Province to reduce the administrative burden for doctors by hundreds of thousands of hours. Cutting red tape doesn’t mean cutting corners. It means removing what’s unnecessary so we can stay focused on what’s essential – building homes families can afford, supporting good jobs and the industries that drive them, and improving access to care. Now more than ever, Nova Scotians expect a government that gets things done and meets the unprecedented challenges we face head on and with our heads up. By reducing red tape responsibly, we’re delivering results and building a stronger, more resilient province for everyone.

2026 #CFIB Red Tape Report Card More here ▶️ cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/2026-… #RedTapeAwarenessWeek #RedTapeReduction

2026 #CFIB Red Tape Report Card ➡️Nova Scotia earns an A #RedTapeAwarenessWeek #RedTapeReduction Discover more here 👇 cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/2026-…

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-…

Thank you for the productive conversation Minister @TimothyHalman and Deputy Church. Always a pleasure to see the focus and efforts of the @TimHoustonNS government on reducing #redtape and regulation across government through the Office of Service Efficiency @NS_RegReform

📢 CFIB’s 2026 Red Tape Awareness Week kicks off today with a focus on the administrative overload facing Canada’s physicians. A new CFIB-CMA report shows doctors spend 20 million hours a year on unnecessary paperwork, the equivalent of 9,000 full-time physicians lost to #RedTape. 🎥 Watch experts from both organizations discuss the impact of this burden and what needs to change to support a healthier Canada. 📊 Full findings and recommendations: hubs.li/Q0406-yf0 #RedTapeAwarenessWeek #RedTapeReduction #Healthcare

Watch CFIB's video with the @CMA_Docs: How Canadian physicians lose 20 million hours each year to red tape youtu.be/nNus6t7HqZk?si… via @YouTube