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Manitoba, Canada
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Now that ballots are set ahead of the civic election next month -- it's up to Winnipeggers to decide what candidates best align with their top priorities. Global's Teagan Rasche spoke to business leaders to find out what they need to thrive over the next 4 years.
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Manitoba small business confidence slips again. "Wages were the most common cost pressure for Manitoba small businesses this month, cited by 71% of owners. Tax & regulatory costs followed at 63%, with fuel costs close behind at 61%." via @winnipegsun winnipegsun.com/news/manitob…
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It was great to meet with St. James candidate Tyler Crichton and St. Boniface candidate Sylvie Schmitt, both running for City Council, to discuss CFIB’s small business platform!
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The message from local businesses is clear: tackle rising costs, cut red tape, improve safety and limit construction disruptions. Read our platform here: cfib-fcei.ca/hubfs/advocacy/…
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🚨NEW: CFIB Business Barometer: MB small business confidence dropped 1.6 points to 57.4. 📉 • Top cost pressure: wage costs (71%) and tax & regulatory costs (63%) • Top growth limitation: shortage of skilled labour (38%)
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Winnipeg received a failing grade in the CFIB’s first Canada Municipal Report Card, citing significant room for improvement in business friendliness, regulatory burden, and cost burden despite fair property tax bit.ly/4AKocw2
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Small businesses are paying attention to Manitoba’s municipal elections. In a CFIB survey, 77% said their council hasn’t paid enough attention to small business issues. Candidates should take note.
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What do small businesses want from their next municipal council? Read CFIB’s Manitoba municipal election platform: cfib-fcei.ca/hubfs/advocacy/…
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1 in 2 small business owners say they’d advise against starting a business right now. “Small business owners have spent years navigating rising costs & now the tariff war is piling fresh uncertainty & added costs on top of already weak consumer demand & low business confidence.”
Only 18 per cent of small business owners advise starting a business today, said the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Read on financialpost.com/entreprene…
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📄CFIB's Municipal Report Card gives a snapshot of where things stand & more importantly, where there’s an opportunity to improve. Small businesses hope to see Winnipeg keep moving forward & creating an environment for investment, growth, & job creation. winnipegfreepress.com/busine…
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🗳️With Manitoba’s municipal elections fast approaching, now is the time for candidates to talk about how they’ll support small businesses! CFIB joined @ctvwinnipeg to discuss CFIB’s first-ever Municipal Report Card and what municipal leaders can do to lower costs & cut red tape.
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🎙️What do Manitoba’s small businesses want to see from municipal candidates this fall? CFIB joined @680CJOB to discuss CFIB’s first-ever Municipal Report Card, the upcoming Oct. 28 elections, and what small firms hope to see from candidates across Manitoba.
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About to join @halanderson on @680CJOB to discuss what Manitoba’s small business owners want to see from candidates heading into this fall’s municipal elections.
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CFIB Manitoba retweeted
MB's latest announcement is good news for the Port of Churchill, but why stop there? CFIB has long called for the PST to be removed from ALL capital investments, especially for SMEs, which make up 99% of all firms in Manitoba. If Manitoba is truly open for business, let’s level the playing field & give all firms the incentive to invest, grow & strengthen the economy! 💪ctvnews.ca/canada/article/ma…
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Manitoba’s municipal elections are coming up on October 28, 2026. CFIB has released our 2026 Municipal Election Platform, outlining the priorities small businesses want candidates and councils to address. Read the full platform: cfib-fcei.ca/hubfs/advocacy/…
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MB’s supports for businesses are a good start, but loans still have to be paid back, & tax deferrals are still tax bills that eventually become due. With no clear end in sight to this trade uncertainty, small firms need genuine, permanent cost relief. winnipegfreepress.com/breaki…
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