Canadian Federation of Independent Business.
non-profit business organization
- Reports this week
- 1
- Active events
- 1
- Connections
- 19
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Shannon Moore, an associate professor at the University of Manitoba, was mentioned alongside the Canadian Federation of Independent Business giving Winnipeg a failing grade.Some support1 report
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Business organizations, including the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, are active as Canada responds to US tariff threats.Well supported3 reports5 developments inside
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Advocacy groups and travel companies are commenting on tariff findings and cross-border air bookings.Some support1 report
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Small businesses in Manitoba, including a blacksmith operation and advocacy groups, are operating and addressing local issues.Some support1 report
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Mike Pearson is introducing a bill in Ottawa targeting the influence of employer-affiliated organizations on unions, such as CLAC.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A business group based in Ottawa critiques the government's aid package as part of the ongoing trade war fallout.Some support1 report
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Statistics Canada and CFIB released data on Canadian workforce trends, AI usage, and business training needs.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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CFIB data indicates an entrepreneurial drought in Canada, with Nova Scotia policies impacting the business environment.Some support2 reports
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Data shows Canadian return trips are up, leading to a tourism campaign targeting Manitobans and calls for business support.Some support2 reports
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A report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business highlights technological gaps faced by small businesses, coinciding with the goals of a new National AI strategy.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Events traced to Canadian Federation of Independent Business, step by step, newest firstAround Canadian Federation of Independent Business this week
News at the entities that move Canadian Federation of Independent Business most-
Keystone StructuralKeystone sued insurance firms over fire damage, while Lester and Essington fire companies merged.Moves Canadian Federation of Independent Business
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Donald Trump Shared contextDonald Trump held a campaign rally in Simpsonville on October 21, 2026, while Sharon Anderson commented on his strategy.Moves Canadian Federation of Independent Business
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Dan Kelly StructuralDan Kelly has been appointed as the President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).Moves Canadian Federation of Independent Business
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New Brunswick OperationalOttawa announced $254M in funding via the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund for infrastructure in New Brunswick.Moves Canadian Federation of Independent Business
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Saskatchewan TransactionalMultiple Canadian provinces and territories, including NWT, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, have recently adopted new time zone policies.Moves Canadian Federation of Independent Business
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Manitoba OperationalManitoba and Ottawa are coordinating to protect homes and infrastructure, involving Indigenous communities.Moves Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Connections
The 14 strongest of 19, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Dan Kelly Structural
Dan Kelly serves as the president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.
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Keystone Structural
The small firms represented by CFIB depend on Keystone's advocacy for specific policy actions, including Keystone XL approval and tariff removal.
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Donald Trump Shared context
Donald Trump's tariff policies and trade war threats create economic risk and uncertainty for Canadian independent businesses.
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Dan Kelly Structural
Dan Kelly holds the position of President at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.
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Manitoba Operational
The CFIB actively advocates for small business interests and supports policy initiatives within the province of Manitoba.
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Winnipeg Transactional
CFIB issued a failing grade regarding the operational status of Winnipeg.
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Ottawa Operational
CFIB actively lobbies the government of Ottawa, and Ottawa responds with policy actions like aid packages amid trade disputes.
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New Brunswick Operational
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business comments on and supports New Brunswick's policy approach regarding direct-to-consumer alcohol sales.
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WestJet Operational
CFIB actively monitors WestJet's operational status, including potential work stoppages, as part of its industry oversight function.
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International Trade Union Confederation Operational
The entities are observed to be in a competitive dynamic, specifically noted as aligning with opposing organizational interests.
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Bangladesh Shared context
The CFIB is cited as warning about the potential negative impacts of new trade tariffs implemented in Bangladesh.
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Kootenays Shared context
The relationship is defined by the CFIB report focusing on small business issues specific to the Kootenays region.
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Toronto Shared context
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is based in the city of Toronto.
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Saskatchewan Transactional
The relationship centers on specific agreements regarding direct-to-consumer alcohol sales and interprovincial trade barrier reductions.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
4 events- The Canadian Federation of Independent Business advocates for small business support against trade barriers.
- Shannon Moore, an associate professor at the University of Manitoba, was mentioned alongside the Canadian Federation of Independent Business giving Winnipeg a failing grade.
- Advocacy groups and travel companies are commenting on tariff findings and cross-border air bookings.
- Small businesses in Manitoba, including a blacksmith operation and advocacy groups, are operating and addressing local issues.
August 2026
2 eventsShow 2 earlier months
July 2026
2 eventsJune 2026
3 events- Mike Pearson is introducing a bill in Ottawa targeting the influence of employer-affiliated organizations on unions, such as CLAC.
- Data shows Canadian return trips are up, leading to a tourism campaign targeting Manitobans and calls for business support.
- A report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business highlights technological gaps faced by small businesses, coinciding with the goals of a new National AI strategy.