Most business owners we talk to know they should probably have a shareholder agreement. They just haven't gotten around to it ...

Victoria, July 02, 2026 – As the deadline arrives for most in the province to pay their local property taxes, small businesses in B.C. cities say the cost of their local government is a top issue.

Toronto, November 10, 2025 – Canada’s small and craft alcohol producers still face major roadblocks when trying to sell alcohol across provincial borders despite recent agreements meant to ease trade ...

Toronto, June 30, 2026 – As CUSMA negotiations move into their next phase, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on the federal government to ensure small business ...

Toronto, June 30, 2026 – The Ontario government’s Small Business Tax Rate (SBTR) reduction announced in the recent Ontario budget and passed under Bill 97 takes effect tomorrow, July 1. The permanent ...

Calgary, February 25, 2026 – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) will be available for comment prior to and after the release of Alberta’s budget tomorrow. CFIB will be closely ...

Call for measures to address small business challenges and entrepreneurial drought left unanswered, instead met with tax increases Edmonton, February 26, 2026 – The Canadian Federation of Independent ...

In Manitoba (MB), Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is legislated through the Ministry of Labour and Immigration. As well as The Workplace Safety and Health Act there are 3 regulations: Workplace ...

When work stoppages happen in federally regulated sectors, impacted small businesses are hit the hardest. They are forced to deal with losses long after the strikes are over. Orders are cancelled, ...

Reduce the small business tax rate from 9% to 6%. Increase the small business deduction (SBD) threshold to $700,000 and passive income amount to $60,000 and index them moving forward. Support ...

Toronto, September 11, 2025 – A microbusiness (four employees) in Canada pays on average a whopping 20% more in taxes than a similar firm in the United States, finds a new report from the Canadian ...