Canadian Federation of Independent Business

Fuel costs and tariff pressures dragged small business confidence down nearly 10 points in September to 47.9.

Canadian wood and furniture manufacturers are among the industries directly exposed to the new U.S. tariffs.

Small business confidence rose to 58.3 points in July, reports the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

Small business confidence saw virtually no change in June, reports the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

Small business confidence fell steeply in May, reports the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

Long-term small business confidence fell to 55.8 points in March, down 9.5 points month-over-month, reports CFIB.

Small business confidence climbed above historical norms in February, for the first time in almost four years.

Canadian small business long-term confidence started the year just shy of its historical average, finds CFIB.

Small business confidence rose in September, though many firms continue to face challenges.

Small business confidence is trending in the right direction but at a snail’s pace.