After 30 days of employment, an employee is entitled to 5 unpaid days sick leave per year. An employee must provide medical documentation if the leave is more than 3 consecutive days. The leave cannot ...

The Canadian economy is expected to see negative growth in Q2 and Q3 of 2025, finds the latest Main Street Quarterly report by CFIB.

Toronto, July 21, 2025 – As Canada Post workers start to vote on the final employer offer today, new data from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) finds that a postal strike could ...

Manitoba’s small businesses can’t afford more costs! 84% say mandatory employer-paid sick days would hurt them financially. Learn how CFIB is fighting for local entrepreneurs — sign the petition to ...

Halifax, July 17th, 2025 – Small businesses across Atlantic Canada are being taxed unfairly, according to a recent report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Across the ...

Toronto, July 16, 2025 – Almost half (49%) of all automotive businesses in Ontario have paused or cancelled investments due to the U.S.-Canada trade war, translating to a potential $2.9B in missed ...

Ahead of the Council of the Federation meeting, CFIB urges governments to ensure small business priorities are at the top of their agenda.

Find out how the Committee on Internal Trade is working to cut trade barriers and boost internal trade in Canada, and how we’re advocating for clear, consistent rules to help small businesses thrive.

CFIB continues to urge provincial and municipal governments in Atlantic Canada to compensate SMEs when construction interrupts business operations.

Halifax, July 17th, 2025 – Small businesses across Atlantic Canada are being taxed unfairly, according to a recent report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Across the ...

In British Columbia (BC), WorkSafeBC oversees Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and enforces the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and the Workers Compensation Act. A worker is anyone that ...