The CFIB Alberta team represents the interests of SMEs to municipal and provincial governments, and provides members with exclusive resources.
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CFIB Alberta retweeted
I spoke with @EricBowlingNews on Edmonton's patio program: "It’s good that the city has recognized there is this unfriendly business perception. So to have this motion go through, I think that really signals the city is listening to small businesses.”
📰 edmontonjournal.com/news/loc…
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Jun 11
CFIB is very supportive of Mayor @AndrewKnack's motion to direct @CityofEdmonton administration to develop a revised patio program for 2027 that considers business experience and affordability!
Our members have highlighted concerns with the cost of patio fees, this is a strong step in the right direction. #yeg
@ElliottKnopp @stevensandor @Emily_AWilliams
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Thank you to the Executive Committee members who supported this motion and to the Councillors who voted for a pause on patio fees in the past. Edmonton benefits when small businesses thrive.
Karen Principe @reedclarke82 @AFPAElliott Thu Parmar @AshleyASalvador @kerentangyeg
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CFIB Alberta retweeted
Jun 11
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, you can’t go wrong supporting local and getting outside to enjoy another great Alberta summer 🤠🌾
It was great to visit the Brooks Farmers’ Market recently and meet some of the hardworking vendors who grow our food, run local businesses, and help keep our communities strong.
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Yesterday, CFIB appeared at Edmonton City Council's Executive Committee on the Edmonton Advantage Economic Development Strategy Refresh.
CFIB highlighted the need for measures that reduce the cost of doing business, like a small business property tax subclass. #yeg
📺 Watch:
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CFIB spoke with @ElliottKnopp and @CityNewsYEG on the strategy. While the City highlighted 97% of Edmonton's businesses are small businesses, they were largely absent from the strategy. Edmonton must help reduce the cost of doing business for its entrepreneurs. #yeg
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Jun 9
This is an excellent example of red tape reduction from the @AGLC. Licensed small businesses will have greater flexibility to serve liquor as early as 6 a.m. without the need for special approval- saving time and money.
📰 aglc.ca/news/early-liquor-se…
@DaleNally_AB #abpoli
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📢 Do you do business across provincial or territorial borders?
Help shape the future of interprovincial trade in Canada by sharing your experience on the movement of services. The Committee on Internal Trade is gathering input from businesses like yours!
🔗 Submit your feedback by June 17, 2026. Visit: hubs.li/Q04kFpPw0
#SmallBusiness #InterprovincialTrade #CdnPoli
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Jun 8
⚠️ Alberta missed the May 31 deadline to remove one of the clearest internal trade barriers on direct-to-consumer alcohol shipping.
If Alberta is serious about reducing internal trade barriers and supporting economic growth, it needs to follow through on its commitments.
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Jun 3
Alberta has been a leader in the conversation around breaking down internal trade barriers.
That's why it's disappointing to see the May 31 deadline for direct-to-consumer alcohol shipping come and go without full implementation.
Small businesses are eager to see momentum turn into action. We're looking forward to seeing Minister @JosephSchowAB get this across the finish line.
#abpoli #InternalTrade
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Jun 5
We were glad to join the conversation alongside so many strong voices on energy. Canada's small businesses have a real stake in getting energy policy right — affordable, reliable energy is a lifeline for independent business owners coast to coast.
#SmallBusinessEveryDay
Jun 5
Yesterday @ESF_Canada held our first Conference w/ the great collaboration of @Resource_Works and friends including @cfibAB, @CanadaPropane @IRCCanada @FNPower @uOttawa_Energy @CDNTrades @SUMAConnect @AMMManitoba @MunicipalNL Looking forward to the next Energy Dialogues!!
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CFIB Alberta retweeted
Jun 5
Our thanks for @cfibAB and Bradlee for the fantastic insights for our conference!
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Jun 4
Today, CFIB’s Western Economist Bradlee Whidden spoke to @ESF_Canada’s Municipal Energy Dialogue in Edmonton.
Bradlee spoke to CFIB’s latest research on how energy is impacting small and medium sized businesses in Canada.
#abpoli #yeg
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Fantastic news @BradleyVis. Thanks to you and CPC MPs for supporting these important changes for small business. CFIB looks forward to working with you to push the govt to make this happen.
Jun 3
Here's how the government can support Canada's small businesses:
1. Increase the current Small Business Deduction Threshold from $500,000 to $700,000 and index it to CPI inflation year after year. This would allow businesses to retain more income at a lower tax rate and support much needed growth.
2. Increase the Small Supplier GST Threshold from $30,000 to $60,000 and index annually to CPI. Raising the threshold reflects modern economic realities, reduces red tape, and reduces compliance burdens on Canadian small businesses.
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A simpler, more streamlined way to access government services is a win for Albertans. Reducing red tape and making everyday interactions easier is always worth celebrating. 👏 #abpoli
One Card. That’s it.
Starting July 2, Albertans can get a new driver’s licence or ID card that includes their healthcare number and proof of citizenship, all on one secure card at no additional cost.
No more flimsy paper cards. No more carrying multiple pieces of ID. Just a common-sense change that makes life easier.
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Alberta has been a leader in the conversation around breaking down internal trade barriers.
That's why it's disappointing to see the May 31 deadline for direct-to-consumer alcohol shipping come and go without full implementation.
Small businesses are eager to see momentum turn into action. We're looking forward to seeing Minister @JosephSchowAB get this across the finish line.
#abpoli #InternalTrade
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is raising concerns over the lack of transparency and progress of implementing direct-to-consumer (DTC) alcohol shipment policies, despite governments promising action by the end of May. 🔗 For more information, visit:
hubs.li/Q04hHRYy0
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The federal government has already moved to address affordability concerns by removing the federal fuel tax, while Alberta businesses continue to wait for provincial action.
📻 Listen to CFIB's call for immediate fuel tax relief with @darrenrathwell @citynewscalgary:
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Jun 3
Electricity costs are one of the main cost constraints cited by Alberta's small businesses in CFIB's Business Barometer®. It's vital that the City of Calgary ensures electricity bills remain stable, minimizing adjustments to franchise fees and providing notice to ratepayers. #yyc
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City considering changes to natural gas franchise fee formula, with goal of collecting $25 million more from ATCO calgarysun.com/news/local-ne…
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Jun 2
“Fuel costs are now the top concern for small firms, with 58 per cent ranking them as their biggest challenge—surpassing taxes and economic or political uncertainty,” the CFIB said in a statement Tuesday.
📰 Read: ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/s…
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📢 Alberta’s small businesses call for immediate fuel tax relief:
More than 8 in 10 (84%) Albertan small businesses say the Government of Alberta should provide immediate fuel tax relief instead of waiting for a July 1 reassessment, according to an ongoing survey from CFIB.
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