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🚨 NEW: Ahead of a cabinet shuffle, BC’s small business confidence takes a dive—dropping 6 pts and bucking national trends according to CFIB's latest Monthly Business Barometer® data. ⚠️Weak demand and tax pressures mean uncertainty for many during their critical summer season.
Small businesses are expecting some of these tariff revenues to be returned to them to insulate the impact of this trade battle.
Ottawa collects $1.5-billion more in import duties in April and May as counter-tariffs take effect theglobeandmail.com/business/econo…
Good news for bars, restaurants & nightclubs! 🍻 Extended liquor hours give small businesses the flexibility they’ve been asking for. 🗣️ Glad to have shared CFIB member feedback with Mayor & Council yesterday. #vanpoli
Yesterday, Vancouver City Council voted to extend allowable liquor service hours across the City (4 AM downtown, 3 AM outside downtown on weekends, 2 AM on weekdays). Extending hours is a common sense move that will give restaurants and nightlife establishments greater…
🚨⚽️ FIFA rules could sideline Vancouver’s small businesses during the 2026 @FIFAWorldCup. CFIB’s Ryan Mitton joined @MikeSmythNews on @CKNW to break it down and explain why @CityofVancouver needs to act. Listen here 👇
✅ From BC’s Premier and MLAs to mayors, ministers, and Canadians from coast to coast — thank you for shining a spotlight on small business and choosing to support #SmallBusinessEveryday!
The #BigThankYouContest has ended! Over the last few weeks, we’ve received thousands of messages from across Canada 💥 A BIG thank you to everyone who sent in a thank you message and to our sponsors @Scotiabank @Interac @Chase for supporting #SmallBusinessEveryDay 💌
I just finished speaking to Vancouver Council in support of extended hours for liquor licensees. @cfibBC supports this timely and practical step, especially as the city prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup and welcome visitors from around the world. #vanpoli
#VanCityCouncil hearing speaker 3 of 5 registered speakers on agenda item Report 1 - Liquor Establishments and Restaurants Regulatory Review.
Congratulations to new Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth, @KahlonRav. CFIB looks forward to working with you to advance the key priorities of BC small businesses.
I've heard confusion regarding WorkSafeBC’s rate-setting announcement this week. It is misleading. It claims that WorkSafeBC could have raised rates but chose not to—this is not a rebate! Employers will not see any cash rebates. WorkSafeBC's rate-setting announcement does not…
✅ Small businesses already have enough on their plate. Tracking employees’ tips for WorkSafeBC premiums wastes time they simply don’t have. 📋 Gratuities aren’t business revenue. Stop the red tape and let businesses focus on serving customers, growing, and creating jobs. #bcpoli
📊 76% of small businesses affected say the proposed definition will negatively impact them; 📣 72% were unaware of the proposed change until recently; This data has been shared with WorkSafeBC. #bcpoli
Thank you Premier @Dave_Eby for supporting CFIB’s #SmallBusinessEveryDay campaign and recognizing how important small businesses are to BC’s economy and communities! 📢 When small businesses thrive, everyone benefits! #bcpoli
Stopped by Victory Paint, a local small business in Prince George, to meet JP and the team behind this growing operation. Small businesses like this one are the heart of BC’s economy. #SmallBusinessEveryDay
WorkSafeBC taxes tips. Extra work for everyone. No benefit for anyone. It doesn't add up. #bcpoli 📢 Small businesses and employees deserve better.
