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Business Barometer: Small business 12-month outlook trends up, but other measures of health remain low
July 30, 2020
Small business outlook for the next 12 months is on the mend, but other measures of business health remain far below historic norms, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s Business Barometer®. The index of small business optimism reached 61.3 points in July.
Business Barometer: New season doesn’t bring new confidence to small business sector
July 20, 2020
Small business confidence rose slightly in June to 54.6 points on the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s Business Barometer®, two points higher than May’s reading but still well below historical norms.
Trudeau 'concerned' by U.S. threat of tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel
July 9, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today he is concerned by reports suggesting Washington is considering reimposing tariffs on Canadian metals just as Canada, the United States and Mexico are celebrating the launch of a new free trade deal.