More than 1.3 million work permits are set to expire by the end of 2026, threatening significant economic and labour challenges, warns the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). “The economic fallout could be massive. Thousands of workers could be forced to leave or left in limbo waiting for an […]
Author: Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Red Tape Steals A Month Of Doctors’ Time Every Year
Eliminating the 20 million hours of unnecessary paperwork and administrative tasks doctors face annually would free up the equivalent of 9,000 full time physicians, according to Losing doctors to desk work: Canadian physicians lose 20 million hours each year to red tape report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) […]
Businesses Ask For Extension To Forgivable Portion Of CEBA
Small businesses that took out a Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan have just over 60 days to repay the loan while securing the forgivable portion of up to $20,000, and many are worried they won’t be able to meet the January 18, 2024, deadline. If government doesn’t extend the repayment deadline, there will be […]


