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Matt Bufton speaks with Ryan Manucha about interprovincial trade in Canada, focusing on the legal and economic barriers that hinder free trade between provinces. They discuss Ryan's book Booze, Cigarettes, and Constitutional Dust-Ups, examining how constitutional law, historical disputes, and political inertia have shaped Canada's fragmented trade landscape. The conversation explores key legal cases, the role of the Supreme Court, and potential reforms that could enhance economic cooperation across the country. References Booze, Cigarettes, and Constitutional Dust-Ups: Canada's Quest for Interprovincial Free Trade by Ryan Manucha https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0228014417 Gold Seal Ltd. v. Alberta (Attorney-General) (1921) – Key legal case on interprovincial trade barriers https://www.canlii.org/t/2f2ng R. v. Comeau (2018) – Supreme Court decision on cross-border alcohol sales https://decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/17059/index.do Interprovincial Trade Barriers in Canada: Options for Moving Forward by Alvarez et al. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/383376202_Interprovincial_Trade_Barriers_in_Canada_Options_for_Moving_Forward Provincial Red Tape Report Card by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/research-economic-analysis/provincial-red-tape-report-card Internal Trade in Canada: Case for Liberalization by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) https://www.imf.org/-/media/Files/Publications/WP/2019/WPIEA2019158.ashx Thanks to our patrons, including Kris Rondolo, Amy Willis, and Christopher McDonald. To support the podcast, visit https://patreon.com/curioustask.  

SOME BUSINESSES STILL CONSIDER CASH TO BE KING Libby Znaimer is now joined by Christina Santini, Director of National Affairs at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), Marco, who owns a corporate catering company, and Mike Ojala, Co-Owner of Swan Dive Bar on Dundas Street West. When shopping or eating at a restaurant, have you been asked to pay with cash or perhaps given the incentive to do so with an offer of a discount? Or was a fee imposed upon you for paying with your credit card? We are joined by a couple of local businesses today to discuss what their transaction policy is and the impact banking fees can have on their profit margins.

THE MEDICAL RECORD: A CONCERNING STUDY ON ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and a former head of the BC Cancer Agency, Dr. Fahad Razak, a Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto and General Internist based in Toronto, and Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing comprehensive primary care in Toronto. Today on the show: our experts weigh in on concerning research linking a certain artificial sweetener--erythritol-- to an increased risk of blood clots, heart attack and stroke. And, they explore an alternative treatment to the epipen when it comes to allergic reactions. CANADA'S POLICE CHIEFS CALL FOR HELP AMID A RISE IN PROTESTS Libby Znaimer is now joined by Thomas Carrique, Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police and President of The Canadian Association of Police Chiefs. Commissioner Carrique explains the call by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police on all levels of government to provide additional "financial" and "moral" support as they face an increase in protests. And, he reacts to the news of bomb threats sent to Jewish organizations, synagogues and some hospitals across Canada this morning. MORE LOCAL TORONTO BUSINESSES HURTING DUE TO CONSTRUCTION Libby Znaimer is joined by Chris Theofanidis, Owner of Rise and Dine Eatery and Christine Fedirchuk, Owner of Urban Renewals, both of which are located in East York. Construction in East York is hurting local businesses--many of them mom and pop shops. And according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), within the last five years, almost 75 percent of small businesses in the country say they've taken the hit from construction projects.

Vancouver small businesses are being charged up to $1,451 for a first-time sidewalk patio permit, according to recent research by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). While the city has made significant strides with its housing Permitting Improvement Program, further efforts are needed to streamline the patio permit approval process to reduce costs and delays for small businesses. Guest: Emily Boston - Senior Policy Analyst for BC, CFIB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Kelly, President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, discusses the impact of the capital gains inclusion rate on small businesses. Check out this video interview. PRESS RELEASE Toronto, June 20, 2024 – Half of Canada's small business owners will be hit by the new 66.7% inclusion rate hike coming into effect on June 25, warns the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Despite government's claim that the rate would affect only a tiny share of the wealthiest Canadians, over half (55%) of small business owners say it will affect the eventual sale of their business, 45% say it will affect the investments they hold privately, and 41% say it will affect investments held within their incorporated businesses. “Even the federal budget admits that 307,000 Canadian corporations had net capital gains in 2022 alone. Like individual Canadians, companies often record capital gains as a one time or occasional event, not every year. The impact of the hike in the inclusion rate needs to be measured over the long term, not just in any one given year,” said Dan Kelly, CFIB president. While the federal government has proposed a welcome increase in the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption, this will not help business owners who sell the assets, rather than the shares, of their company. In addition, business owners who hold investments within their corporations for the owner's retirement or for reinvestment in the company will be hit by the 66.7% inclusion rate on any capital gain as corporations are ineligible for the $250,000 annual allowance at the 50% level. “With details of the changes in the inclusion rate only coming out in last week's Ways and Means Motion, business owners were only given two weeks to make informed decisions, leaving virtually no time to change gears. And details of the proposed Canadian Entrepreneurs' Incentive have yet to be published, leaving entrepreneurs largely in the dark on this potentially beneficial change,” Kelly added. CFIB continues to push the government to: 1.    Scrap the planned increase in the general inclusion rate to 66.7%. If government is unwilling to abandon this plan, it should: Grandfather all existing capital gains using a V-Day (valuation day) as was done in 1971 Allow corporations to benefit from $250,000 each year at 50% inclusion like individuals Allow for 5-year income averaging to benefit from the $250,000 annual threshold for larger capital gains for irregular events, like selling a property 2.    Expand the new Canadian Entrepreneurs' Incentive to include all entrepreneurs: Include all sectors, including farmers and fishers selling assets Include non-founders to encourage people to invest in small firms Cut the 10-year implementation schedule in half Read CFIB's letter for a full list of recommendations on the proposed capital gains changes. Mario Toneguzzi Mario Toneguzzi is Managing Editor of Canada's Podcast. He has more than 40 years of experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist, and editor. He was named in 2021 as one of the Top 10 Business Journalists in the World by PR News – the only Canadian to make the list. He was also named by RETHINK to its global list of Top Retail Experts 2024. About Us Canada's Podcast is the number one podcast in Canada for entrepreneurs and business owners. Established in 2016, the podcast network has interviewed over 600 Canadian entrepreneurs from coast-to-coast. With hosts in each province, entrepreneurs have a local and national format to tell their stories, talk about their journey and provide inspiration for anyone starting their entrepreneurial journey and well- established founders. The commitment to a grass roots approach has built a loyal audience on all our social channels and YouTube – 500,000+ lifetime YouTube views, 200,000 + audio downloads, 35,000 + average monthly social impressions, 10,000 + engaged social followers and 35,000 newsletter subscribers. Canada's Podcast is proud to provide a local, national and international presence for Canadian entrepreneurs to build their brand and tell their story

In this video interview, Juliette Nicolaÿ, Policy Analyst with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, discusses the importance of the Temporary Foreign Worker program to the national economy. Juliette Nicolaÿ PRESS RELEASE TORONTO, June 12, 2024 /CNW/ – As Ottawa is looking to overhaul its Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program, most agri-businesses (59%) say they would be in favour of a multi-employer work permit as an option, to enable employers to share a foreign worker, finds new research by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). However, the majority of agribusiness owners don't support sectoral and/or regional work permits whether it's under the current (59%) or a new program structure where a third party would recruit and dispatch a pool of foreign workers (50%), as they fear such permits could facilitate employee poaching and hinder retention. “While government is reviewing its TFW program, it needs to consider the practical needs of agri-businesses and the future of Canada's food security,” said Juliette Nicolaÿ, CFIB's policy analyst. “Farmers are already struggling with chronic staffing shortages and when they turn to foreign labour, it's only as a last resort because they can't find anyone locally. That's concerning given Canada's ageing population and a perceived lack of interest among Canadian workers in a career in agriculture.” CFIB data found that three in 10 agri-businesses hired foreign workers in 2023. The reliance on foreign workers is even more pronounced in certain regions, such as Quebec (51%), and sub-sectors characterized by labor intensive tasks, such as the fruits, vegetable and horticultural specialties (64%). According to Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), among employers who hired TFWs, 92% said foreign workers helped them meet demand for their products or services, while 89% said that TFWs helped them stay in business. Myths surrounding TFWs There are many misconceptions around the program such as that TFWs aren't paid sufficient wages or they're mistreated by their employers. In fact, most (85%) TFWs are paid the same wage as Canadians, and only 3.5% are paid less. The federal government also conducts regular inspections to ensure health and safety of foreign workers, with 94% of employers inspected found to be compliant on 26 different criteria, according to ESDC. “While there may be isolated bad actors that should not be tolerated, agri-businesses highly value foreign workers, and they take time and effort to bring TFWs to Canada. They cover costs that go beyond wages like housing, transport, and health care. It is also common for farmers to have the same TFWs come back year after year. Some also sponsor foreign workers to become permanent residents,” said Francesca Basta, CFIB's research analyst. To improve the TFW program's efficiency, the federal government should consider: Reducing red tape associated with hiring TFWs, notably streamlining the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process Allowing for the sharing or transferring foreign workers as an option (e.g., multi-employer work permit) Indexing the housing deduction to inflation – it is currently $30, which does not reflect real housing prices Allowing employers to match the wages offered by another employer with an LMIA in the same area to strengthen retention and curtail poaching. Provisions under the Employer Compliance Regime currently limit this. Reimbursing the employer for the costs associated with the administration and enforcement of the compliance inspection, should the LMIA not be issued Introducing a mechanism to compensate initial costs covered by the employer whose employee has been poached and streamlining access to new TFWs. Read the full Harvesting a solution: Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) key to mitigating agricultural labour shortages report here. About CFIB The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is Canada's largest association of small and medium-sized businesses with 97,000 members across every industry and region. CFIB is dedicated to increasing business owners' chances of success by driving policy change at all levels of government, providing expert advice and tools, and negotiating exclusive savings. Learn more at cfib.ca. Mario Toneguzzi Mario Toneguzzi is Managing Editor of Canada's Podcast. He has more than 40 years of experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist, and editor. He was named in 2021 as one of the Top 10 Business Journalists in the World by PR News – the only Canadian to make the list. He was also named by RETHINK to its global list of Top Retail Experts 2024. About Us Canada's Podcast is the number one podcast in Canada for entrepreneurs and business owners. Established in 2016, the podcast network has interviewed over 600 Canadian entrepreneurs from coast-to-coast. With hosts in each province, entrepreneurs have a local and national format to tell their stories, talk about their journey and provide inspiration for anyone starting their entrepreneurial journey and well- established founders. The commitment to a grass roots approach has built a loyal audience on all our social channels and YouTube – 500,000+ lifetime YouTube views, 200,000 + audio downloads, 35,000 + average monthly social impressions, 10,000 + engaged social followers and 35,000 newsletter subscribers. 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In this video interview, Beatrix Abdul Azeez, Policy Analyst with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, discusses a new report outlining the consequences of a government mandated $20 per hour living wage. Beatrix Abdul Azeez PRESS RELEASE TORONTO, May 15, 2024 /CNW/ – Mandating a $20 per hour living wage in each province would cost the Canadian economy $44.9 billion in extra wages and put almost 600,000 small businesses at risk of becoming unprofitable, finds a new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The report, entitled “Affordability, minimum wages, and living wages: Striking a balance for small businesses,” analyzes the impact of a $20/hour living wage, a proposal under consideration by several organizations. The report finds that governments need a new approach to address affordability challenges as traditional minimum wage and living wage policies fall short in addressing the root causes of the rising cost of living while simultaneously increasing costs on small businesses.   “Minimum wage and living wage policies often miss the mark when it comes to truly supporting the most vulnerable workers. Governments are setting these wages with no anchor in economic reality, relying on subjective and unpredictable criteria,” said Beatrix Abdul Azeez, CFIB policy analyst. “Governments should shift away from relying on these blunt tools and instead adopt a new approach to ensure workers can cope with the rising cost of living, while also guaranteeing that small businesses aren't unfairly burdened.” The cost of adopting a $20/hour living wage in each Canadian province Province Cost (millions) Small businesses at risk of unprofitability Newfoundland and Labrador $943 10,653 Prince Edward Island $332 3,100 Nova Scotia $1,933 14,048 New Brunswick $1,543 12,519 Québec $10,255 141,927 Ontario $16,741 200,387 Manitoba $2,748 23,485 Saskatchewan $1,823 18,432 Alberta $4,309 73,181 British Columbia $4,325 75,495 Canada $44,900 572,499 The unintended consequences of minimum wage increases Recent minimum wage hikes forced 60% of small businesses to raise wages for other workers and 59% of them to raise prices, contributing to current inflationary pressures. In addition, 31% of small businesses had to cut back on hiring young and unskilled workers, with 25% of them reducing overall employment. These findings underscore the need for a more nuanced approach to wage policies that consider the diverse impacts on both workers and businesses alike. “Canada's cost of living crisis requires a more effective framework: making sure rent, food, and gas prices are affordable and stable while extending support to workers and small businesses through tax reductions,” added Jairo Yunis, CFIB's director for BC and western economic policy. “This would go a long way in addressing Canada's affordability shock.” CFIB recommends that governments: Alleviate the impact of rising minimum wages on small businesses by reducing other taxes and payroll costs (such as small business tax rate, CPP, EI, health/education payroll taxes, etc.) Establish a minimum wage setting process that is predictable, transparent, reflective of market conditions, and mindful of economic impacts. Link minimum wage adjustments to private sector wage growth or a predetermined percentage of the median wage. Address the root causes of the affordability crisis by enacting policies to increase the supply of housing, reduce energy taxes, and remove interprovincial and international trade barriers. Provide targeted fiscal support for vulnerable workers through reduced personal income tax rates, increased basic personal amounts, and expanded tax credits. Read the full report here. About CFIB The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is Canada's largest association of small and medium-sized businesses with 97,000 members across every industry and region. CFIB is dedicated to increasing business owners' chances of success by driving policy change at all levels of government, providing expert advice and tools, and negotiating exclusive savings. Mario Toneguzzi Mario Toneguzzi is Managing Editor of Canada's Podcast. He has more than 40 years of experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist, and editor. He was named in 2021 as one of the Top 10 Business Journalists in the World by PR News – the only Canadian to make the list. He was also named by RETHINK to its global list of Top Retail Experts 2024. About Us Canada's Podcast is the number one podcast in Canada for entrepreneurs and business owners. Established in 2016, the podcast network has interviewed over 600 Canadian entrepreneurs from coast-to-coast. With hosts in each province, entrepreneurs have a local and national format to tell their stories, talk about their journey and provide inspiration for anyone starting their entrepreneurial journey and well- established founders. The commitment to a grass roots approach has built a loyal audience on all our social channels and YouTube – 500,000+ lifetime YouTube views, 200,000 + audio downloads, 35,000 + average monthly social impressions, 10,000 + engaged social followers and 35,000 newsletter subscribers. 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In this compelling episode of the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, we're honored to have Dan Kelly, President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), share his extensive journey of advocacy and leadership. Dan discusses the evolution of CFIB's role in supporting small businesses, the impactful CEBA loan program, the carbon tax's implications, the rising costs of doing business, and CFIB's strategies for policy change. Through his stories, Dan offers a masterclass in perseverance, strategic advocacy, and the importance of community support in fostering a thriving business environment in Canada.Key Highlight Points:Dan Kelly's path from policy analyst to CFIB President and CEO, emphasizing the impact of passion and perseverance in advocacy for small businesses.Reflections on CEBA loans' role during the pandemic, and considerations for future support mechanisms for small businesses in crises.Insights into the carbon tax's effects on small businesses and CFIB's role in facilitating discussions between businesses and policymakers.Discussion on the factors driving up the cost of doing business and how CFIB's advocacy efforts aim to alleviate these pressures.The process of prioritizing issues for advocacy and strategies for enacting policy changes that benefit small businesses, along with ways business owners can contribute.A heartfelt thank you to Dan Kelly for enlightening us with his experiences and strategies at the forefront of small business advocacy in Canada. His guidance through CFIB's initiatives offers a beacon for small business owners navigating today's challenges. We also extend our thanks to our partners, exclusive Banking partner RBC, exclusive shipping partner UPS, and exclusive accounting software partner Xero, exclusive E-mail partner Constant Contact for their support in bringing these enriching discussions to our audience.The takeaway from this episode the value of collective advocacy, strategic support, and leveraging community resources to bolster your business against the tides of change. Stay subscribed for more insights and stories that empower the small business community in Canada by visiting our official website, www.canadiansme.ca

In this episode: The Body Shop closing 33 stores in Canada, ADPs latest work happiness index, training for employees with ADHD, and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.Follow us on: X @cadHRnews; LinkedIn @ Canada HR News Podcast. The Body Shop Canada will close nearly a third of its stores and end online sales as it seeks creditor protection | The Body Shop Canada to close 33 stores, end online sales | CBC News It's been a challenging year for journalism in Canada with many layoffs happening in the industry | Vice, Bell, CBC: A look at recent media layoffs in Canada (thestar.com) ADP's National Work Happiness Score for February 2024 is 6.7/10, same as in January | ADP Canada Happiness@Work Index: Workers' Happiness Levels Remain Flat in February - Feb 28, 2024 The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is concerned about changes to work permits | Limiting foreign labour could make staffing challenges even worse for small businesses (cfib-fcei.ca) Employees of Public Health Ontario labs are set to receive an additional 5.25 per cent in pay increases to compensate for Bill 124 | Public Health Ontario staff latest workers to be awarded retroactive pay as Bill 124 compensation | CBC News Bambooza.ca is creating inclusive work skills training for Canadians living with ADHD | Organization in Saguenay creating inclusive skills training for Canadians living with ADHD (newswire.ca) 

In this video interview, Dan Kelly, President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, discusses the money the federal government has not returned to small businesses from the carbon tax.   PRESS RELEASE Toronto, February 8, 2024 – The federal government has been sitting on $2.5 billion in carbon tax revenue collected since 2019 despite repeated promises to return it to small businesses in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The federal government pledged to return 10% of carbon tax revenue back to small businesses, farmers and Indigenous people but has returned almost zero since the tax began. On top of that, the carbon tax is increasing to $80 per tonne on April 1. “This is particularly troubling as the tax was expanded to all four Atlantic provinces in July of last year. There is no mechanism in place to return a dime to small businesses paying the federal carbon tax in eight provinces,” said CFIB president Dan Kelly. “No wonder some Indigenous organizations are taking the federal government to court.” Making matters worse, CFIB estimates small businesses actually pay 40% of the costs of the carbon tax, yet they are only supposed to receive up to 10% of the revenue once Ottawa gets around to figuring out a way to return the dollars as promised. “While the federal government charges carbon taxes to all small businesses, they plan to rebate only a select few in emissions-intensive and trade-exposed sectors, whatever that means,” Kelly added. Finally, CFIB is very concerned that the federal government may have already decided to lower the allocation for small businesses in order to pay for the changes made last fall to double the rural consumer rebate. “The Deputy Prime Minister's office confirmed the changes will be funded through an ‘excess allocation in future years,' which we interpret as the 10% that is supposed to be returned to small business,” Kelly said. “Canada's carbon tax system is a mess and is deeply unfair to Canada's small businesses who are the second largest payer of the levy after consumers. It's not surprising that a strong majority of small firms are now opposed to the federal carbon tax regime.” While Canada considers the future of the carbon tax system, CFIB is urging the federal government to: Immediately return the $2.5 billion owed to all small businesses in Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Immediately develop a simple rebate formula to return 10% of ongoing carbon tax revenue to small businesses across all eight provinces on a quarterly basis, with a plan to raise it to 40%. Reject the Senate amendments and expedite the passing of Bill C-234 to exempt natural gas and propane used for on-farm activities, as originally drafted. Freeze the carbon tax at its current level. Exempt all heating fuels, including natural gas. “With the new year bringing new costs, we're calling on Ottawa to take some concrete action and do more to help small businesses facing financial hardships. The government can show small firms that it's listening to them by freezing the carbon tax while fixing the broken carbon backstop system,” said Corinne Pohlmann, Executive Vice-President of Advocacy at CFIB. CFIB has launched a petition to ensure the voice of Canada's small businesses is heard in Ottawa. Small businesses can sign CFIB's petition calling for carbon tax fairness. Mario Toneguzzi is Managing Editor of Canada's Podcast. He has more than 40 years of experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist, and editor. He was named in 2021 as one of the Top 10 Business Journalists in the World by PR News – the only Canadian to make the list About Us Canada's Podcast is the number one podcast in Canada for entrepreneurs and business owners. Established in 2016, the podcast network has interviewed over 600 Canadian entrepreneurs from coast-to-coast. With hosts in each province, entrepreneurs have a local and national format to tell their stories, talk about their journey and provide inspiration for anyone starting their entrepreneurial journey and well- established founders. The commitment to a grass roots approach has built a loyal audience on all our social channels and YouTube - 500,000+ lifetime YouTube views, 200,000 + audio downloads, 35,000 + average monthly social impressions, 10,000 + engaged social followers and 35,000 newsletter subscribers. Canada's Podcast is proud to provide a local, national and international presence for Canadian entrepreneurs to build their brand and tell their story. businessCanada's Number Onecarbon taxCFIBentrepreneursentrepreneurshipsmall businessTax  

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In this interview, Dan Kelly, President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, discusses the growing opposition to the federal carbon tax and how it is impacting small business across the country. PRESS RELEASE Toronto, November 8, 2023 – A strong majority of businesses (85%) now oppose the federal carbon tax (the fuel charge) and want it to be scrapped, according to new data from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The recent announcement by the federal government that it will exempt only one type of heating fuel—heating oil—from the carbon tax is just the latest example of how unfair the tax has been to small businesses. Opposition to the carbon tax among small firms is up from an earlier reading of 52% taken only one year ago. “Small businesses have been raising their concerns with the carbon tax for years. They pay about 40% of the costs of the carbon tax, but the federal government has promised to return only 10% to small businesses,” said Dan Kelly, CFIB President. “Making matters worse, it appears most small firms will be ineligible for the Federal Fuel Charge Proceeds Return Program, if the federal government ever gets around to creating the program that was promised to deliver $2.5 billion collected since 2019 to small businesses and Indigenous groups.” “Now the government is choosing to help some Canadians with their heating costs by exempting them from the carbon tax, while leaving the majority out. CFIB is concerned that the recently announced enhancement to the rural top-up to Climate Action Incentive payments will be funded by reducing the small sliver of carbon tax revenue that is current earmarked to be returned to small business. The entire federal carbon tax structure is beginning to look like a shell game,” Kelly added. “With rising costs on everything from supplies to fuel to taxes and the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan repayment deadline fast approaching, small businesses are in a precarious financial position. The government could alleviate some of the pressure by releasing the carbon tax revenues it has already collected from businesses and committing to several important changes,” Kelly added. CFIB is asking the federal government to overhaul the carbon tax system by: Expanding the carbon tax exemption to all forms of heating fuels, including natural gas and other sources used by small business. Halting future carbon tax increases, including the hike planned on April 1, 2024. Immediately returning all promised funds to all small businesses that paid into the tax. Ensuring businesses are eligible for rebates or refunds equivalent to the full share of the fuel charge costs they incur (CFIB estimates 40%). Supporting the passing of Bill C-234 at third reading in the Senate rapidly without any amendments. “Small businesses have been waiting for a meaningful effort from government to return the carbon tax revenues it promised them since the tax was introduced. They have seen consumers and big businesses benefit from rebates and grants, while they were left in the cold,” Kelly concluded. “If the government can't fix the carbon backstop system now, it's time to scrap it and look for other ways to address climate change.” About CFIB The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is Canada's largest association of small and medium-sized businesses with 97,000 members across every industry and region. CFIB is dedicated to increasing business owners' chances of success by driving policy change at all levels of government, providing expert advice and tools, and negotiating exclusive savings. Learn more at cfib.ca Mario Toneguzzi is Managing Editor of Canada's Podcast. He has more than 40 years of experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist, and editor. He was named in 2021 as one of the Top 10 Business Journalists in the World by PR News – the only Canadian to make the list) About Us Canada's Podcast is the number one podcast in Canada for entrepreneurs and business owners. Established in 2016, the podcast network has interviewed over 600 Canadian entrepreneurs from coast-to-coast. With hosts in each province, entrepreneurs have a local and national format to tell their stories, talk about their journey and provide inspiration for anyone starting their entrepreneurial journey and well- established founders. The commitment to a grass roots approach has built a loyal audience on all our social channels and YouTube – 500,000+ lifetime YouTube views, 200,000 + audio downloads, 35,000 + average monthly social impressions, 10,000 + engaged social followers and 35,000 newsletter subscribers. Canada's Podcast is proud to provide a local, national and international presence for Canadian entrepreneurs to build their brand and tell their story. businessCanadasNumberOnePodcast for Entrepreneurscarbon taxCFIBentrepreneursentrepreneurshipsmall business

In this interview, Corinne Pohlmann, Executive Vice-President of Advocacy of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, discusses the big challenges small businesses continue to face in Canada. Pohlmann talks about the looming repayment deadline for the Canada Emergency Business Account as well as the increases in employers' payrolls with hikes for Canada Pension Plan and Employment Insurance. NEWS RELEASE No cost relief in sight for Canadians and small businesses as government hikes CPP and EI yet again Toronto, January 4, 2024 – As of Jan. 1, Canadians will be seeing a drop in their take-home income, while employers will face another increase to their payroll budgets due to Employment Insurance (EI) hikes and adding a second earnings limit to Canada Pension Plan (CPP) thereby hiking CPP, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). These latest hikes increased payroll taxes for employers by up to $366 per employee, and up to $348 for workers. This year, total employer contributions for CPP and EI alone could amount to $5,524 per employee. “That's a significant increase in the cost of labour for employers and puts them in an even tougher position, especially when many employees will be looking for a salary increase at the beginning of the year. Business owners may be forced to rethink their wage and hiring plans for 2024. And that is over and above other cost pressures small businesses are dealing with right now, such as the looming Canada Emergency Business Account repayment deadline,” said Corinne Pohlmann, Executive Vice-President of Advocacy at CFIB. Heading into 2024, most small businesses (77%) want governments to focus on addressing rising prices and the cost of doing business, while another 74% want governments to reduce the overall tax burden, according to a recent CFIB survey. If governments reduced the overall tax burden, over half (57%) of small businesses said they would increase employee compensation such as wages and benefits. CFIB is calling on Ottawa to work with the provinces to offset the CPP hikes, implement a 50:50 split in EI premiums between employers and employees, or introduce a refundable credit, similar to the 2015-16 Small Business Job Credit, to offset the rate increases for small businesses. With the carbon tax set to increase to $80 per tonne on April 1, the federal government should overhaul the entire carbon tax system by halting future carbon tax increases, immediately returning all promised funds to small businesses that paid into the tax and expanding the carbon tax exemption to all forms of heating fuels, including natural gas and other sources used by small business. “Ottawa is sitting on $2.5 billion in carbon tax revenue that it promised to return to small businesses, at the same time it's providing large subsidies to multinational corporations, while small businesses and Canadians are struggling with the increased costs of living. Is this where government priorities lie?” Pohlmann said. “Ottawa must wake up and realize the impacts its recent decisions on CEBA and rate hikes will have on small businesses' ability to continue to operate, much less compete.” Methodology: Final results for the Your Voice – December 2023 survey, conducted from December 7-19, 2023, number of respondents = 2,966. For comparison purposes, a probability sample with the same number of respondents would have a margin of error of at most +/-1.8%, 19 times out of 20. Final results for the Your Voice – November 2023 survey. The online survey was conducted November 2-20, 2023, number of respondents = 3,265. For comparison purposes, a probability samples with the same number of respondents would have a margin of error of +/-1.7%, 19 times out of 20. About CFIB The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is Canada's largest association of small and medium-sized businesses with 97,000 members across every industry and region. CFIB is dedicated to increasing business owners' chances of success by driving policy change at all levels of government, providing expert advice and tools, and negotiating exclusive savings. Learn more at cfib.ca. Mario Toneguzzi Mario Toneguzzi is Managing Editor of Canada's Podcast. He has more than 40 years of experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist, and editor. He was named in 2021 as one of the Top 10 Business Journalists in the World by PR News – the only Canadian to make the list About Us Canada's Podcast is the number one podcast in Canada for entrepreneurs and business owners. Established in 2016, the podcast network has interviewed over 600 Canadian entrepreneurs from coast-to-coast. With hosts in each province, entrepreneurs have a local and national format to tell their stories, talk about their journey and provide inspiration for anyone starting their entrepreneurial journey and well- established founders. The commitment to a grass roots approach has built a loyal audience on all our social channels and YouTube – 500,000+ lifetime YouTube views, 200,000 + audio downloads, 35,000 + average monthly social impressions, 10,000 + engaged social followers and 35,000 newsletter subscribers. Canada's Podcast is proud to provide a local, national and international presence for Canadian entrepreneurs to build their brand and tell their story. #business #CanadasNumberOnePodcastforEntrepreneurs #CFIB #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #smallbusiness

BC Port Workers strike enters its fourth day and businesses are concerned. Dan Kelly serves as President and CEO - Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Manuel Arango, Heart & Stroke's Director of Policy & Advocacy joins the show to discuss a policy update on restricting food advertising primarily directed at children Ford government quietly brings back special title for lawyers and gives it to a lot of Tory loyalists. Criminal Defense Lawyer Jeff Hershberg weighs in. You calls on your worst summer jobs.

Canadian Business Ownership for Foreign nationals: Targeting Opportunities  The Canadian business landscape is witnessing a significant shift as a growing number of entrepreneurs retire, creating a surge in businesses available for sale. This trend presents a unique opportunity for aspiring business owners and investors looking to enter or expand their presence in the Canadian market. Let us explore the reasons behind this surge, the benefits of acquiring a business from retiring entrepreneurs, and the potential challenges and considerations for buyers. The Retirement Wave and Business Succession Canada is experiencing a demographic shift, with the baby boomer generation reaching retirement age. Many of these baby boomer entrepreneurs built successful businesses over the years and are now looking to retire. According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), it is estimated that over the next decade, nearly 550,000 business owners will retire, leading to the sale of approximately 150,000 businesses. Benefits of Acquiring a Business from Retiring Entrepreneurs Established Customer Base: Acquiring an existing business means gaining access to an established customer base, reducing the time and effort required to build brand recognition and attract customers. This provides a head start for new owners in generating revenue and maintaining business stability. Proven Track Record: Retiring entrepreneurs often leave behind businesses with a track record of success, including established operational processes, supplier relationships, and proven profitability. Buyers can leverage this existing foundation to further expand and optimize operations. Experienced Workforce: A significant advantage of acquiring a business from retiring entrepreneurs is the availability of a skilled and experienced workforce. The employees, who are already familiar with the business operations, can contribute to a seamless transition and provide valuable insights to the new owner. Established Infrastructure: Acquiring an existing business also means inheriting an established infrastructure, including physical assets, equipment, and technology systems. This eliminates the need for extensive initial investments and allows buyers to focus on business growth and improvement. The surge of Canadian businesses for sale by retiring entrepreneurs presents an exciting opportunity for aspiring business owners and investors. AcqWelcome to this weekly video update on PNP news brought to you by IRC News. We understand the importance of staying informed about Canadian job opportunities, data analysis, and immigration news, and that's why we're here to provide you with the latest information. To further your understanding of becoming a Canadian Permanent Resident, we invite you to watch our free online YouTube videos at https://polinsys.com/p. Our Canadian Authorized Representative also conducts a free Q&A session every Friday to answer any questions you may have. For more information and Zoom meeting credentials, please visit https://myar.me. It's important to note that the Canadian Government regulates who can charge fees for immigration services, so we recommend following the link https://polinsys.co/rep for more information. If you're looking for a free evaluation of your Canada PR application, please visit https://myar.me/evaluationXX. To stay updated with our latest news, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. We appreciate your support and hope you've found this video informative. If you liked this news, please like the video and to receive notifications about more Canadian job positions, please subscribe to our channel.

Ann Rohmer looks at King and Country -  As King Charles prepares to have his title formalized at the May 6 coronation – expected to be a toned-down affair as Charles “is very aware of the struggles felt by modern Britons” – many in Canada wonder if it's time to split from the monarchy. New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds half (52%) of Canadians do not want their country to continue as a constitutional monarchy for generations to come, nearly all (88%) of whom believe it's worth opening the constitutional can of worms to sever the country's royal roots. Ann Rohmer continues – Residents of Aurora and Newmarket are encouraged to dust off their fascinators for Coronation Day as MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy hosts a community event in honour of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in the wee hours of Saturday, May 6. Coinciding with the start of the Coronation procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, MPP Gallagher Murphy invites all community members to view the ceremony on the big screen starting at 6 a.m. at the Aurora branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (105 Industrial Parkway North). Tina Cortese investigates the 8 DAY WORK WEEK. The average small business owner works 54 hours a week, the equivalent of an eight-day workweek for most salaried workers, finds a new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Kevin Frankish introduces us to the PLASTIC POLLUTION KID, a 10year old Markham girl fighting plastic pollution. Jim Lang speaks with Paul Rosen, who in this brutally honest account of his life, talks about all of the adversity he faced, including losing his leg. He overcame all of that to become one of the greatest goalies in Paralympic Games history, winning multiple world championship titles with Team Canada and a gold medal at the Olympics. He later also became a noted public speaker and broadcaster after his playing career ended. Shaliza Bacchus looks at “Life Happens”, a book by previous COVID-19 patient Arthur Sercan and wife Jenny Spanos recalling Arthur's time in the Intensive Care Unit. Inspired to give back in gratitude, a portion of the proceeds support the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Happy Monday, did we miss anything? The announcement of Hockey Canada's return to Ottawa's good graces came right when our Women's Team was in the spotlight. Odd timing that almost detracted from the event. How did this happen and what is with the timing? Postmedia Sports Columnist Scott Stinson joins Scott for more. Did you know that there is maple syrup fraud? Scott couldn't either, but researchers from the University of Guelph are hoping to create new technology to more accurately crack down on maple syrup fraud. Food professor Maria Corradini gives Scott the 411. Ontario Liberals will only reveal their new leader in December, Hamilton trustees are set to stop naming public schools after people, more AI talk and, oh yeah, Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced legislation that will change education in Ontario and he shared more details with Scott. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Scott Stinson. National Sports Columnist at Postmedia Network Inc. Maria Corradini, Associate Professor and Arrell Chair in Food Quality with the University of Guelph. Co-author of the Food Price Report 2022. Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert. Wayne Petrozzi, Professor Emeritus of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University. Stephen Lecce, minister of Education for the Province of Ontario. Mark Busser, Professor, Experiential Education (Social Sciences), McMaster U. International relations, security studies, conspiracism, journalism, and critical thinking. Dan Kelly, President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast co-producer –Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard, Jennifer McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Sign up for my Daily Fintech or Daily Digital Banking Newsletters here. Check out my latest podcast episode below: Welcome to another episode of our Daily Fintech Podcast. This podcast episode is sponsored by Uncover, the new podcast by ComplyAdvantage. Join CEO Charles Delingpole and his team as they interview compliance leaders, FinTech innovators, and financial crime experts to uncover the latest best practices and industry trends. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify today WHAT ARE THE LATEST FUNDING ROUNDS AND INVESTMENTS? DeFi platform Alloy has won the backing of Checkout.com founder Guillaume Pousaz in a $3 million pre-seed round led by VC firm Headline. Amsterdam-based crypto payments infrastructure startup Fung Payments has raised $2.7m in a pre-seed funding round co-led by Global Founders Capital, Kingsway Capital, Kindred Capital VC and Karatage. GivePenny Technologies secured £1.25m in funding. The company intends to use the funds to further enhance the platform and allow more charities – big and small – to continue their work. THE NEWS HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY IS Apple has introduced Apple Pay Later, a new feature backed into the company's payment platform that will allow users to split purchases into separate payments. JUST IN: Businesses in Canada may be eligible to claim credit card processing fee rebates following a multimillion-dollar class-action settlement with Visa and Mastercard. Merchants can now apply for rebates on so-called swipe fees charged on credit card transactions dating back two decades, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) said Monday. WHAT ARE THE LATEST INSIGHTS? In a recent study of US consumers, Cornerstone Advisors found that Americans now consider the quality of digital banking tools to be a more important factor in their decision of whom to bank with than branch locations, the quality of the branch experience, or even what interest rate a bank pays on deposits and savings. NOW, LET'S COVER NEW LAUNCHES AND FEATURES. Stripe announced the launch of a delegated authentication feature to improve payment conversion rates in Europe.

In this Canada HR News episode: CIBC and RBC banks are improving benefits and compensation for their staff. | CIBC offering gender affirmation coverage, enhancing fertility benefits, paid parental leave | Benefits Canada.com. RBC is hiking base salaries of some employees by 3% as cost of living soars - National | Globalnews.ca Starbucks Commits $1 Billion in US employees in Fiscal Year 2022 Investments to Uplift Starbucks Partners as unionization spreads. | Starbucks announces $1 billion investment in US employees as unionization efforts spread (yahoo.com).  Starbucks Commits $1 Billion in FY22 Investments to Uplift Starbucks Partners and the Store Experience Burnout is a growing issue for many workers, including those who have flexible schedules, new research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half shows. | Almost 4 in 10 Canadian Workers Report Increased Burnout, Robert Half Research Shows | Robert HalfThe Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on workers' compensation boards (WCBs) across Canada to rebate surplus funds back to small business owners. | Canada's Workers' Compensation Boards should return over $5 billion in excess funds | CFIB (cfib-fcei.ca)May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. It is an opportunity for us to learn more about the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian heritage who, throughout our history, have done so much to make Canada the country we know and love. | May is Asian Heritage Month - Canada.caStay with us to get the latest HR updates! We are on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify and other platforms. Follow us on twitter at @cadHRnews or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/cadhrnews. 

Dan Kelly of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Kelly, CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) talks about Small businesses once again struggling due to Coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Libby Znaimer is joined by

Ann Rohmer is with The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). They chat about how businesses affected by COVID-19 will manage with only broad-based business supports from the feds. Gyms, recreation facilities like bowling alleys, dance studios, drycleaners all continue to suffer massive COVID-related losses but may be ineligible for the higher levels of support. Ann Rohmer also speaks with the Aurora Chamber of Commerce on how the Accelerate Business Recovery Hub and the Biz Summit on Nov 4th are supporting companies coming out of the pandemic. Tina Cortese has a new survey from KPMG that shows how students in college and university want an education to match their digital lifestyle. After a year and a half of working outside the office, how do managers in Canada measure up when it comes to leading their teams from afar? Resoundingly well, according to research from global talent solutions firm Robert Half Company. Jim Lang has the details. Tina Cortese returns with author Chesand Gregory and her new book "Does Santa Wear a Mask?" inspired by her young son. 105.9 The Region's own "Rob on the Road" is hosting the book launch on Saturday Nov 6th at Hotel X in Toronto. Jim Lang closes this week's show with actor, comedian, and writer Mary Walsh; she is part of a panel discussion on "Ageism and Other-isms” for Maintaining Creativity; free online event Nov 1st.

Jeff McArthur talks with Dan Kelly, CFIB, President, and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) about Covid benefits set to expire in 3 days. What do you need to know if you're a business?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How has the implementation of vaccine passports affected workers and businesses in Ontario? With Sharleen Stewart, president of SEIU Healthcare, Julie Kwiecinski, director of Provincial Affairs, Ontario - Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), and Ryan Watkins: employment lawyer and partner, Whitten & Lublin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Libby Znaimer is joined by Karen Stintz, CEO of Variety Village, John Capobianco, Senior Vice President & Senior Partner, FleishmanHillard HighRoad, and Charles Sousa,

Guest:  Annie Dormuth - Director of Provincial Affairs, Alberta, for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Komsic is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. He is joined by the Zoomer Squad's David Cravit, Vice President of Zoomer Media and Chief Membership Officer at CARP, alongside Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP. Another week and still no move by the Ford government to mandate the COVID-19 vaccination of all healthcare workers. And, then there's the issue of privacy: healthcare workers like doctors and nurses aren't required to be transparent about whether or not they've been vaccinated due to Ontario privacy laws. It's a reality that's been leaving medical patients, especially those who are immunocomprimised, feeling vulnerable and unsafe. And, since most of us are enjoying the long-weekend, we lighten up the conversation by asking our Zoomer Squad and listeners: how have you been making the most out of your downtime? CFIB REACTION TO PROVINCE'S ECONOMIC REOPENING PLAN Bob Komsic is joined by Jasmin Gu

Alex Pierson speaks with Dan Kelly, President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). They talk about Ontario being almost fully reopened, but how small and independent businesses are still struggling to stay afloat. They discuss why cutting support for these businesses would be a kill shot, why many businesses are still struggling to hire essential staff, & what these businesses need to be able to remain open. Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests on today's show include:   Dr. Brian Conway -Medical Director, Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre Eshana Bhangu - Vice President Academic and University Affairs of the AMS/Senator serving on the UBC Vancouver Senate Monica Potts - Writer in Arkansas Dan Kelly - Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), President and CEO Aaron Sutherland - Vice President, Pacific Region, Insurance Bureau of Canada David Moscrop - Author: Too Dumb for Democracy? Columnist, and political scientist  Kalyn Head - Endurance Runner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on what you missed on an episode of The Richard Syrett Show. Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, Tom Korski on the Canadian Government Report on the distribution of COVID deaths. Tony Heller fights back against Climate Change Alarmism. Lou Schizas returns once again for News Not In The News. President & CEO of Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB,) Dan Kelly on why some businesses are in favour of a vaccine passport. Plus, Filmmaker Curt Jaimungal speaks about his new film: “Better Left Unsaid" which examines the radical left movement.

Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer this week. She is joined by the Zoomer Squad's David Cravit, Vice President of Zoomer Media and Chief Membership Officer at CARP, alongside Bill VanGorder,Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP, and Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor at Zoomer Magazine. Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors, has announced that Canadians 75 years of age and older will receive $500 during the week of August 16. And, we discuss CARP's anti-ageism tool kit that you can learn more about on carp.ca ---- ONTARIO SET TO MOVE INTO STAGE 3 OR REOPENING Jane Brown is joined by Ryan Mallough, Senior Director of Provincial Affairs, Ontario with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). It's welcomed news for Ontario businesses: the province is set to move into stage 3 of its economic reopening plan as of 12:01 am on July 16-five days earlier than the original plan. Ryan reacts to the news and provides insight into how this will impact businesses across Ontario. ---- EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PANEL: BC WILDFIRES DISASTER

Dan Kelly serves as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Governors of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). In this capacity, Dan is the lead spokesperson and advocate for the views of the Federation's 95,000 small and medium-sized member businesses. Dan joined CFIB in 1994 as Policy Analyst for the Prairies and, soon after, became Director of Provincial Affairs for Manitoba. Dan led many files, including the call for balanced budget laws and workers' compensation reform. In 1999, Dan moved to Calgary to become CFIB's Western Vice-President and was named one of Alberta's 50 most influential people while in that role. In Western Canada, Dan led the Federation's work on the growing shortage of labour, training and immigration, publishing many influential studies on these files. In 2009, Dan took on the role of Senior Vice-President, Legislative Affairs, where he led CFIB's successful campaign to establish a Code of Conduct for the credit and debit card industry. CFIB's Board of Governors appointed Dan as President and CEO as of June 2012, and Chair in June 2014. In 2015, Dan was named one of the “Top 100 Most Powerful and Influential People in Government and Politics”, by Power & Influence magazine. Dan has served on dozens of provincial and federal committees and task forces and has represented Canada's small businesses at the International Labour Organisation in Geneva. He currently serves on Finance Canada Payments Consultative Committee (FINPAY) and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Advisory Committee. Dan is a regular speaker in Canada and around the world on topics like international trade, the payments industry, and skills and labour shortages. Prior to joining CFIB, Dan served as a policy advisor to the Premier of Manitoba. In this capacity, Dan gained a great deal of knowledge on the legislative and political functions of government - specializing in rural development, transportation and economic matters. Dan was born and raised in Winnipeg and graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Manitoba. Immediately following university, Dan spent a year living and teaching in northern Japan.

Business confidence hits a record high in Canada. That's according to a recent BOC An update on business confidence in Canada as covid restrictions start to ease across the country  Guest - Dan Kelly - President, Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Governors of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Canadian business owner reacts to the gradual easing of travel restriction in Canada How has Duty Free been doing during the pandemic?  Guest - Gary Holowaychuk - President West Coast Duty Free Smoke from active wildfires in Canada could result in severe air pollution and impact our health. How to protect yourself? How is wildfire smoke impacting you?  Guest - Dr. Michael Brauer - Professor at the UBC School of Population and Public Health. An Anglican Minister's take on the suspicious church fires springing up across the country A minister's response to the burning of churches across Canada  Guest - Rev Michael Coren - Ordained minister Anglican Church; Columnist ; and author of ‘Reclaiming Faith': Inclusion, Grace and Tolerance. Indigenous voices calling for an end to the burning of churches A conversation about the burning of churches across Canada, from the Indigenous community's perspective.  Guest - Jenn Allan- Riley - 60's Scoop survivor; daughter of a Residential School Survivor; and assistant pastor Living Waters Mission. Subscribe to the Charles Adler Tonight podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/135/charles-adler-tonight/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim speaks to Kaveh Shahrooz who is a senior fellow at MacDonald Laurier Institute who says Islamophobia needs to be defined before we make laws about it. Dan Riskin joins the Showgram for This Week in Science. Dan Kelly is the President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) - and he talks to Jim about businesses re-opening across the country and whether the temporary caps on food service delivery fees should be made permanent  

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: New modelling data released by the province suggests the third wave is now finally "cresting" but the current situation remains very "precarious." Experts with Ontario's COVID-19 science advisory table presented the new data during a news conference on Thursday, as infection numbers in the province dropped below the 4,000 mark for several days. Brown said the third wave cresting is due to lower mobility rates. He said that while retail, recreation and transit mobility has fallen significantly, workplace mobility, which refers to essential workers travelling to job sites, remains high. The science table is now calling for even stronger measures to curb case growth. Projections released on Thursday show that without stronger measures, daily cases would remain above 2,000 in June. ALSO: A weekly breakdown of when people in Ontario will have access to COVID vaccines GUEST: Dr. Zain Chagla, an Infectious Disease Specialist with St. Joseph’s Hospital and an Associate Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Department of Medicine with McMaster University - Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan is launching an independent, external review into sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces led by former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour. The review will centre around providing recommendations to set up an independent reporting system so that military members can share allegations of sexual misconduct outside of the military chain of command — a key request by victims and survivors who say they have for too long faced reprisals for coming forward. GUEST: Stephanie Carvin, Associate Professor of International Affairs at the Norman Paterson School of International Affair at Carleton University, Former National Security Analyst for CSIS - In 1993’s Groundhog Day, the character played by actor Bill Murray relives the same day over and over again. Fast forward to 2021 and you couldn’t blame Ontario’s 400,000 retail and small business owners for feeling the same way. With the third lockdown in full swing, Ontario retailers have had to hire and fire staff, buy and markdown inventory, and open and close stores in a never-ending merry-go-round of financial and emotional pain and uncertainty. Stuck in a holding pattern and frustrated with governments that appear to move in slow motion, these entrepreneurs have had to innovate just to tread water in an industry at the forefront of COVID-19’s wrath. With non-essential retailers closed and essential retailers capped at 25% capacity, there is limited cash flow to help pay never-ending bills. And don’t forget about the debt that small businesses have incurred during the pandemic. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) estimates that on average, each small business owes $170,000. GUEST: Bruce Winder, Retail analyst and author - Doctors and other front-line professionals, backed by Canadian celebrities, have banded together to get accurate vaccine information to those most at risk of contracting COVID-19. The This Is Our Shot campaign launched Wednesday was driven largely by groups that have been reaching out to and advocating for racialized communities bearing the brunt of the pandemic. The goal is to dispel myths and to answer questions in more than two dozen languages. Celebrities, including actor Ryan Reynolds, crooner Michael Buble and Olympic hockey star Hayley Wickenheiser, are pushing the campaign by posting photos of themselves on social media wearing This Is Our Shot T-shirts. GUEST: Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Annie Dormuth, Director of Provincial Affairs, Alberta, for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: The leader of Ontario’s NDP has formally requested that the auditor general review how the province designated certain areas as COVID-19 “hot spots” for prioritization in the vaccine rollout. The call came from NDP leader Andrea Horwath, who says she's concerned the vaccine rollout has become "political" and shes concerned that the Ford government’s designations were “inequitable” and do not target the areas with the highest rates of infection. GUEST: Andrea Horwath, Leader of the Official Opposition, Ontario NDP - Essential workers who can’t stay home, need vaccination access and paid sick days to protect workers, their families and their communities from COVID-19. Unifor is calling on provincial governments to expedite vaccination of all frontline workers who must attend their jobs in person. Paid time off is also urgently needed for  workers who need to receive their shots during working hours. GUEST: Jerry Dias, Unifor National President - Nearly nine in 10 (88 per cent) small business owners say they hope the upcoming federal budget does not bring new tax increases or additional costs, as they lose ground on economic recovery amid growing uncertainty and a third wave of the pandemic, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Business owners also want to see the government articulate a plan for reopening the economy (72 per cent), payroll tax relief (65 per cent) and extended and expanded COVID-19 relief for small businesses (61 per cent). The latest results on CFIB’s Small Business Recovery Dashboard show that: 56 per cent of small businesses are fully open (down from 62 per cent in March) 40 per cent are fully staffed (down from 44 per cent in March) Only 29 per cent are making normal sales (down from 31 per cent in March) GUEST: Corinne Pohlmann, Senior VP of National Affairs for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Libby Znaimer is joined by Donna Dooher, Co-Owner of Mildred's Temple Kitchen, Madelyn Amson, Manager of BANG Salon and Ryan Malough, Director of Provincial Affairs, Ontario, for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Ontario's small businesses are taking another economic hit as the Ford government initiated a second COVID-19 lockdown this week specifically for the regions of Peel and Toronto. Madelyn talks about the challenges that come with being forced to shut down her hair salon. Meanwhile, restaurants will be able to facilitate takeout and delivery, but no dine-in. So, where do we go from here and how do we balance the need to prioritize the health and safety of residents while lessening the financial hit on business owners?

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on the Ontario government to implement a "Small Business First" COVID-19 Retail Policy to help small retailers safely salvage the remainder of the holiday season. Host Karlene Nation discusses further with the CFIB Ontario director Ryan Mallough. Karlene also speaks with Dan McTeague on why Justin Trudeau committed to eliminating the oil and gas sector in the country and why we are importing oil from Saudi Arabia and not using Canadian oil instead.

Ontario’s move to limit non-essential retailers in Toronto and Peel Region to just curbside pickup or delivery could kill off thousands of small stores that count on make-or-break Christmas sales to survive, retail-industry associations say. The Retail Council of Canada (RCC) and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) are pressing Ontario Premier Doug Ford to soften the blow for businesses as a large chunk of the Greater Toronto Area enters a COVID-19 lockdown just as holiday shopping season was supposed to begin.  Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Bridge Policy Download produced by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Today, we’re bringing you the audio from a recent webinar we held on why states should undertake regulatory reform. This is the first of a two-part series on state regulatory reform. The second part, on how states can implement reforms, will release next week. Our speakers today are James Broughel, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, Colin O'Reilly, Associate Professor, Heider College of Business, and Laura Jones, Visiting Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center and the Executive Vice-President and Chief Strategic Officer of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). If you’d like to contact a scholar involved in this webinar, please email outreach@mercatus.gmu.edu. We've changed our name! What was formally known at the Mercatus Policy Download is now The Bridge Policy Download. Our goal has always been to provide our audience with smart policy ideas for a growing world, and that remains to be our goal. To learn more about The Bridge, visit mercatus.org/bridge. Subscribe to The Bridge Policy Download for all policy, no punditry, and a path forward, wherever you get your podcasts. 

Guest: Annie Dormuth, Director of Provincial Affairs, Alberta, for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). 

Libby Znaimer is joined by Laura Jones, Executive Vice President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), Mike Deokaran, Owner of Mike's Liberty Grill, and Al Carbone, Co-Owner of Kit Kat, a famous Toronto dining establishment that has had to close permanently amid the pandemic. In the news: the federal government is extending the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program until October 31st of 2020. Despite efforts by the government to provide a lifeline to small businesses, Toronto has continued to lose iconic food establishments with Kit Kat on King street being one of the most recent casualties. Kit Kat managed to survive recessions, and past health crises like SARS, but alas this pandemic has left it with no choice but to shut down permanently. Libby and guests weigh in on the latest. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

This week, we’re going to talk about small business, and we’re going to talk about it from two sides: the nation-wide trends on how entrepreneurs are trying to survive the pandemic, and a unique local example from a small business owner who has loudly and publicly asked for more help as we’re entering this important recovery phase of the crisis. How's business? It's complicated.   If you’re an entrepreneur running your own small business, and especially if that business depends on the regular traffic into a bricks and mortar storefront, these are very tough times. Three quarters of all small businesses in Canada have been forced to carry some kind of debt because of COVID-19, and according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), that debt now sits at $117 billion altogether. How are small businesses going to overcome this and other challenges?   We're going to get help answering that from two people this week. First, we will focus on the big picture with Ryan Mallough, the Ontario Director of Provincial Affairs for the CFIB. Mallough will talk about the worst case scenario for small business, the potential for a “second wave” of business closures in the fall as certain government measures expire, and the best ways that small businesses can overcome COVID challenges, especially in the digital realm.   After that, we will hear from Ryan Brooks, who is the CEO and founder of Ctrl V, a virtual reality arcade with nearly 20 different locations across North America. Brooks will talk about why he sent out an email to Ctrl V customers about getting more Federal and Provincial government action to support small businesses, and what those governments have done so far that’s been both helpful and unhelpful. Brooks will also talk about the effects of the pandemic on his own small business, and what factors will make or break some of the various Ctrl V franchises.   So let's talk about the challenges of small business, and the possible solutions, on this week's Guelph Politicast!   To learn more about the Canadian Federation of Independent Business click here, and to learn more about Ctrl V click here. To read the email that Ryan Brooks sent out to customers to rally support for small businesses from the government, click here.   The host for the Guelph Politicast is Podbean. Find more episodes of the Politicast here, or download them on your favourite podcast app at iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify.   Also, when you subscribe to the Guelph Politicast channel and you will also get an episode of Open Sources Guelph every Monday, and an episode of End Credits every Friday.

Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer this week. She is joined by Julie Kwiecinski, Director of provincial affairs for Ontario, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). According to the CFIB, the total estimated level of debt reached by small businesses in the province is approximately $50-billion. Julie details the reality many owners face, and talks about the CFIB's #SmallBusinessEveryDay campaign aimed at helping to strengthen local business. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Libby Znaimer is joined by Pierre Poilievre, Conservative MP for Carleton and finance critic followed by Ted Mallett, Vice President and Chief Economist of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). This week: Ottawa released a fiscal update that shows that the country is headed towards a $343-billion deficit this year. Canada has not seen such spending by the federal government since World War II and a lot of that spending is the result of the benefit programs that have been rolled out amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Libby and guests follow up on the latest developments. Also, Canada's unemployment rate is the lowest compared to other countries in the G7. We talk about that too. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Libby Znaimer is joined by Ryan Mallough, Director of Provincial Affairs (Ontario) at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), and John Taylor, Mayor of Newmarket. Ontario Premier Doug Ford is expected to make an announcement as to whether the GTA will enter into phase 2 of the reopening plan today. Businesses that would be allowed to open up include hair salons, malls, restaurants, and more. Libby and guests discuss the latest developments and what phase 2 could look for municipalities in and around the GTA. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Libby Znaimer is joined by Toronto City Councillor for Ward 13-Toronto Centre, Kristyn Wong-Tam, and Ryan Mallough, Director of Provincial Affairs (Ontario) at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). We've been hearing a lot about the plight of small businesses who have been closed during the lockdown and cannot afford to pay their rent. Even the Premier has weighed in, slamming what he called "greedy landlords."There has been a real lack of enthusiasm for the federal government's commercial rent assistance program which is designed to go through landlords. It would have Ottawa covering 50% of the rent, tenants coming up with 25% and the landlords eating the last 25%. Today, Prime Minister Trudeau reannounced the program with a start date for applications: May 25. So, is it any better than it was when it was first unveiled three weeks ago? Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Libby Znaimer is joined by Rod Phillips, Ontario's Minister of Finance, and then Ryan Mallough, Director of Provincial Affairs Ontario at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). In this segment, we continue the conversation about Ontario's three-phase plan for an economic recovery as we continue to grapple with the COVID-19 health crisis. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Libby Znaimer is joined by Ted Mallett, Vice President and Chief Economist of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), Dennis Darby, President and CEO at Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, Jon Shell, Co-founder of the advocacy group Save Small Business (SSB), and Kevin MacDougall, Managing Partner at Merci Mon Ami- a local restaurant in Liberty Village. We have just heard from the Prime Minister about some new measures to help small businesses many of whom are on the verge of closing their doors forever. They include broadening the eligibility for the government-backed $40,000 loans. They have been expanded to include businesses with payrolls ranging from $20,000 to $1.5 million. And, they are also promising to introduce help with commercial rent. The name of that benefit will be the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Benefit and it will help small businesses - whatever the definition of that will be - with rent for April, May and June. Yesterday we heard about a top-up to the CERB emergency benefit that would allow workers earning under $1,000 dollars a month to also collect the $2,000/month benefit. We've put together a panel representing a range of businesses. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Dan Kelly, President, CEO & Chair of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) discusses the devastating impact of COVID-19 on his members, the government's response, and where he believes we need to go from here.

Libby Znaimer is joined by Julie Kwiecinski, Director of Provincial Affairs, Ontario, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), and Tony Elenis, President and CEO of the Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association. Libby and guests discuss the impact of the COVID-19 health crisis on Canada's small businesses and hospitality industry. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Dan Kelly, President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) talks about the impact the coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on Canadian entrepreneurs, the government response and what still needs to be done.

This week marks the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)'s 11th annual Red Tape Awareness Week. Jennifer Henshaw, CFIB’s Senior Policy Analyst joins Gormley to talk about this week and the 2020 Paperweight 'Awards" for the worst examples of useless and excessive regulations which were announced Monday.

Now that cannabis is legal, how should businesses go about dealing with signage and employees? Ryan Mallough, Director, Provincial Affairs, Ontario Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) talks about how to deal with cannabis consumption in the workplace and how businesses can and should incorporate signage and policies in the workplace.

Yesterday, the US President berated Canada during the UN General assembly, and aslo threatened to punish Canada with auto tariffs. He also said he rejected a meeting with the Prime Minister. The PM's office says that they never requested a one on one. Is this deal even going to meet the deadline?  Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. The Ontario government has laid out their plans for when cannabis becomes legal, which involves loosening the rules a bit from the previous administration. This includes a no cap on pot shops and regulating the private marketplace, as well as allowing users to smoke wherever smoking is permitted.  Guest: Michael Armstrong, PhD, Associate Professor, Goodman School of Business. Brock University. Yesterday, the government also decided against the minimum wage hike that was scheduled for 2019. Scott chats with a representative from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and a rep from OPSEU on their thoughts on this. Guest: Julie Kwiecinski, Director of Provincial Affairs, Ontario, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).  Guest: Warren “Smokey” Thomas, President of OP

Photo: (CP Image) Yesterday, the government also decided against the minimum wage hike that was scheduled for 2019. Scott chats with a representative from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and a rep from OPSEU on their thoughts on this. Guest: Julie Kwiecinski, Director of Provincial Affairs, Ontario, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) ,  Guest: Warren “Smokey” Thomas, President of OPSEU.

With over 109,000 members, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is the largest organization in Canada devoted exclusively to the interests of independent small business owners. “The foundation of the organization has been on the advocacy side, it’s what got us started and motivates us... The post A Voice for Independent Businesses with Dan Kelly – May 3, 2018 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Justin is joined by Dan Kelly, President & CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), and Siena Dixon, Head of Marketing and Communications of Ollie Quinn, to discuss small and medium-sized businesses’ payments needs. The payments landscape continues to evolve, making it more important than ever for businesses to keep pace. However, a recent Leger survey conducted by Payments Canada noted that Canadian businesses still use credit cards, cash and cheques as top payment methods. The trio discusses how we must continue to modernize the ecosystem to help Canadian businesses grow, keep customers, clients and stakeholders happy as well as keep pace with other countries that have already made friction-free payment options a top priority. Host: Justin Ferrabee, COO Payments Canada As Chief Operating Officer, Justin is responsible for the organization’s information technology and corporate functions, including operationalizing Payments Canada’s vision and strategic plan for payments in Canada. Read more about Justin at payments.ca. Guests: Dan Kelly, President & CEO, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Siena Dixon, Head of Marketing and Communications, Ollie Quinn

Ontario's independent fiscal watchdog says that hiking minimum wage could cost 50,000 jobs at least. Guest - Julie Kwiecinski, Director of Provincial Affairs, Ontario, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)

Julie Kwiecinski – Director of Provincial Affairs, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), the country's largest small business association joins the show and explains that  they have been shut out of provincial talks on hiking Ontario's minimum wage.

Episode 1 of the Institute for Research on Public Policy's "Policy Options Podcast". This week, we spoke with Ted Mallett, Chief Economist for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) about small business tax structures. Download for free. New episodes every second Tuesday. Ted Mallett's paper: see "Policy Forum: Mountains and Molehills — Effects of the Small Business Deduction" http://www.ctf.ca/CTFWEB/EN/Publications/CTJ_Contents/2015CTJ3.aspx