Tag: Canadian Federation of Independent Business

B.C. falls short of other provinces on internal trade, says CFIB report card

Business Emily Joveski - July 15, 2026

British Columbia earned an A-minus in the Canadian Federation of Independent Business's latest report card on internal trade, narrowly missing the top grade.

B.C. small businesses cooling on youth hiring, says CFIB report

Economy Emily Joveski - May 20, 2026

B.C. small businesses say rising costs and economic uncertainty are making them reluctant to hire young workers ahead of the summer job season, according to a new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

Eby pushes back on Ottawa’s temporary foreign worker expansion

Business Emily Joveski - March 18, 2026

Premier David Eby says British Columbia will not seek to join Ottawa’s expansion of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, arguing it fails to address long-term labour needs.

Small business group says B.C. regional districts need to reign in spending

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff - September 6, 2025

A report from a small business advocacy group finds spending among regional districts in British Columbia is growing faster than key economic measures.

B.C. small businesses brace for end of U.S. duty-free exemption

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 22, 2025

Small businesses in British Columbia are preparing for a financial hit from the U.S. elimination of de minimis exemptions on shipments.

Eby shuffles cabinet, including key jobs, public safety and housing roles

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 17, 2025

Premier David Eby shuffled his cabinet Thursday in what he called a “strategic” move to respond to a world that has changed since his B.C. NDP were elected last fall.

B.C. receives improved rating on interprovincial trade: CFIB

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 30, 2025

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has praised British Columbia on making strides toward removing interprovincial trade barriers over the last year, but claims there’s still more work to be done.

B.C. small businesses worry U.S.-Canada trade dispute could hurt summer season

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 18, 2025

Many small businesses in British Columbia are concerned the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade dispute could disrupt their operations this summer, according to data from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).

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