Jonathan P. Galgay | Director of Legislative Affairs | In business for your business / En affaires pour vos affaires
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Insurance shouldn't cost more just because your business is in NL.
At 15%, small businesses here pay Canada's highest retail sales tax on insurance premiums. NB, PEI, NS, AB and BC charge none.
We're calling on the provincial government to eliminate it!
CFIB Newfoundland and Labrador retweeted
If true, these budget rumours would be a big deal for small business. CFIB has been pushing hard for a reduction in the small business corporate rate from 9 to 6%. In addition, for more than a decade, we've been calling for a lower rate of EI premiums for smaller payrolls. We've suggested smaller firms have their EI rate tied 1:1 with the employee rate, rather than the current 1.4 multiplier. Fingers crossed for Nov 5.
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Passing the Torch: Small Business Succession in Canada cfib-fcei.ca/en/research-eco…
As the fall sitting of the House of Assembly begins on October 26, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is highlighting both the progress achieved this year and the work that remains to keep Newfoundland and Labrador competitive for small businesses.
Small businesses look to fall sitting for legislative action and cost relief cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/small-…
CFIB statement on federal Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Competitiveness and Red Tape Reduction cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/cfib-s…
CFIB launches petition calling on Newfoundland and Labrador Municipalities to close property tax gap ahead of 2027 budgets cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/cfib-l…
CFIB Newfoundland and Labrador retweeted
This Federal budget, CFIB is asking the government to reduce the all-time-high costs of doing business in Canada as a small firm with these four recommendations.
Strengthening these businesses, including CFIB members, will secure Canada’s economy in the face of uncertainty.
#CFIBSince1971 #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessSupport #CanadianSmallBusiness
CFIB Newfoundland and Labrador retweeted
This morning, CFIB released its Q3 2026 edition of the Main Street Quarterly (in partnership with AppEco): our Chief Economist & VP Research, @Sim_Gaudreault, discuss some of the highlights below with Louis-Philippe Gauthier (@CFIBAtlantic).
Report: cfib-fcei.ca/en/research-eco…
CFIB Newfoundland and Labrador retweeted
Visa lowers interchange fees for tens of thousands of small businesses, but new credit card fees are on the horizon cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/visa-l…
Visa lowers interchange fees for tens of thousands of small businesses, but new credit card fees are on the horizon cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/visa-l…
CFIB Newfoundland and Labrador retweeted
Thanks to Industry @ISED_CA Minister @melaniejoly for joining CFIB’s Board of Governors at our fall meeting in Montreal. It was good to catch up on the impact of the trade war on small business in advance of the fall budget.
When public construction runs long, small businesses pay the price. In Conception Bay South, the Seal Cove Road Bridge closed May 4 for what the Town said would be about four months. Five months later, there’s no reopening date. The owners of Seal Cove Grocery store say sales are down 30% heading into the holiday season.
68% of small businesses say they should be compensated when a public construction project has a major impact on their operations.
CFIB is urging provincial and municipal governments in Newfoundland and Labrador to adopt construction mitigation policies that include:
• Funding to offset costs for affected businesses
• Better planning and communication with business owners
• Clear responsibilities for each order of government
Municipalities need a plan before the next project, not after.
CFIB Newfoundland and Labrador retweeted
📊 Only 7% of small businesses plan to grow or diversify significantly over the next 12 months, according to the latest research from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Read More:
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CFIB Newfoundland and Labrador retweeted
It’s finally time for the Federal government to lower the small business tax rate (SBTR).
Here’s Corinne Pohlmann, Executive Vice-President, Advocacy, on how a cut to the SBTR will help Canadian small businesses survive recent instability.
Learn more about CFIB’s recommendations and add your voice by signing our petition: hubs.li/Q04zlqY80
#CFIBSince1971 #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessSupport #CanadianSmallBusiness
Tax and cost pressures holding back most small business from expanding cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/tax-an…
CFIB Newfoundland and Labrador retweeted
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Small business confidence dropped severely in September both long-term and short-term. The weakness was widespread, impacting nearly all sectors and provinces.
Small businesses confidence dropped nearly 10 points in September, falling to 47.9, finds the latest Monthly Business Barometer® by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).
cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/fuel-c…
CFIB Newfoundland and Labrador retweeted
🚨 CFIB statement on Canada Labour Code reforms:
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A very productive meeting today with Mount Pearl Mayor Dave Aker. We talked construction mitigation, red tape, taxation, and how the City can keep supporting local businesses.
