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CFIB and IBC call on province to drop taxes on auto insurance policies

With the Alberta budget looming on the horizon, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) and Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) are taking the opportunity to call on the provincial government to cut the two taxes charged on auto insurance policies to provide more affordability for Albertans. […]

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CFIB Expresses Disappointment as Ottawa Ignores Pleas for CEBA Loan Extension, Puts Small Businesses at Risk

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says it is “very disappointed ” pleas to the federal government for more time for Canadian businesses to repay the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loans in order to keep the forgivable portion have been ignored. […]

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CFIB not expecting last minute reprieve on CEBA loans

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is not expecting the federal government to provide business owners more time to repay their CEBA loans and still keep the forgivable portion. The deadline for loan repayment was extended from Dec. 31 to Jan. 18. […]

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Small businesses are overall more satisfied with banking services at credit unions than big banks

A Canadian Federation of Independent Business report has learned that small businesses continue to be more satisfied with the overall level of service provided by credit unions rather than the Big Five Banks. Overall, satisfaction with banking services in 2022 is lower than in 2019; credit unions have remained strong. […]

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Nearly half of all businesses now struggling with low sales says CFIB report

Small business confidence hit a lowpoint of 45.6 per cent in the November Business Barometer report put out by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Although numbers below 50 have occurred in the past few months, it has not been the case since the 2008/2009 and 2020 recessions. […]

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Big business and online giants cost majority of small business sales during the Black Friday shopping weekend

The American transplant Black Friday is coming to Canada again this weekend, and shoppers are reminded that a majority (65%) of small retail businesses expect to lose sales to big businesses and online giants. This from recent data by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). […]

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Business: 3 reasons you should have business insurance

Businesses are exposed to risks on a daily basis, such as customers injuring themselves, break-ins or theft, or being involved in a collision while making deliveries. If you are a small business owner, having the right insurance coverage can bring peace of mind that you are covered in unexpected situations. […]

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Dairy Queen Locations in Northern Alberta Raise $10 Million for Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation

Dairy Queen (DQ) Canada announced the successful culmination of efforts from their locations across northern Alberta, resulting in $10 million raised for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. These funds, which provide care to sick and injured children and their families, are channelled through the Stollery Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network. […]