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Canada – Replace temporary foreign workers program by special visa says Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is calling on Ottawa to replace its controversial temporary foreign worker program with a visa that would provide a path to permanent residence for entry-level employees from abroad. The organization says in a report released today it’s proposing the Introduction to Canada Visa that would address labour shortages for … Continue reading
Minimum wage hike in New Brunswick – May cause layoffs says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business
An upcoming increase to the minimum wage in New Brunswick may force business owners to reduce hours or lay off employees, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. “Businesses in New Brunswick right now are not exactly rolling in dough and they have to make some very ugly choices,” said Dan Kelly, the CFIB’s … Continue reading
Canada / Expanding Canada Pension Plan benefits and the debate over the premiums
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty thinks that expanding Canada Pension Plan benefits might be a good idea, but just not now. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business thinks it might never be a good idea and has launched a national campaign against the reform. Continue reading
Canada / The Top-10 Entrepreneurial Cities
Saskatoon and the communities surrounding Calgary (Greater Calgary) are once again the best large Canadian communities in which to run a business, according to the 2013 Communities in Boom report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). On this first day of Canada’s Small Business Week, CFIB recognizes those communities that truly embrace entrepreneurship … Continue reading
Canada / 3-year freeze on EI premiums
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced a three year-freeze on employment insurance premiums for employers and employees on Monday as a way to support small and medium-size businesses and working Canadians. “We are able to do this because of the falling unemployment rate — more people are working, fewer people are claiming employment insurance benefits and … Continue reading
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