Canadian Federation of Independent Business, CFIB. In business for your business since 1971.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is the country’s champion of small business. With over 100,000 members, we’re Canada’s largest non-profit organization devoted to creating and supporting an environment where your business can succeed.

We release exclusive research and strive to produce clear, credible and compelling data and analysis that supports the success of independent business in Canada.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is the country’s champion of small business. With over 100,000 members, we’re Canada’s largest non-profit organization devoted to creating and supporting an environment where your business can succeed.

Jan 17, 2025 · Timely economic analysis, including early short-term macroeconomic forecasts developed with our partner AppEco, our latest estimates of private sector job vacancies and a special look each quarter at some key small business questions and economic sectors.

What are the challenges small business owners like you are facing in 2023? How is CFIB addressing them? Join our advocacy, business resources and savings experts discussing small businesses’ top priorities for the year ahead, and some of the exclusive tools and savings more of you could be taking ...

Canadian economy to see stronger than anticipated growth in Q4 2024 and moderate growth in Q1 2025. Economic forecasts based on the most recent monthly Business Barometer® data indicate that GDP growth jumped to 3.2% in 2024 Q4, supported by a strong performance from the business sector in September and October.

1 day ago · CFIB’s Business Barometer® long-term index, which is based on 12-month forward expectations for business performance, dropped about three points to 56.4. The short-term optimism index, based on a 3-month outlook, also decreased five points to 46.6. The combined challenges of U.S. tariff threats ...

Evaluating CRA’s performance in its dealings with small businesses and tax practitioners. Small- and medium-sized enterprises are an integral part of the Canadian economy, making up 99.8% of employers in Canada and employing 88% of the total labour force (10.7 million individuals). 1 As the largest representative of small businesses in Canada, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business ...

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