The latest CFIB Business Barometer shows long-term small business confidence rising to 55.5, supported by holiday-season expectations — though still just below the historical average.   Short-term sentiment remains soft, and cost pressures continue to shape decision-making: 56% of firms cite insufficient demand as a key constraint. 72% report taxes and regulatory burden as major challenges. Price-increase expectations eased to 2.5%, with wage expectations steady at 2.2%.   Fo

The CFIB Business Barometer shows small business optimism declining again, with the 12-month outlook falling to 46.3.   Trade tensions are weighing heavily — 72% of business owners report negative impacts — while weak demand and cost pressures continue to challenge operations. Alberta confidence remains below the 50-point mark, echoing cautious expectations heading into year-end.   Connect with Us: Interested in how these confidence trends could influence upcoming leasing ne

The CFIB Business Barometer shows Canadian small business confidence rising slightly, with the 12-month outlook at 50.2. Short-term...

Retail sales in Canada surged 1.5% in June, contributing to a 2.8% annualized increase in real retail spending for Q2—more than double...

While much of Canada braces for slower growth following recent federal immigration policy changes, Alberta continues to stand out....

The Calgary Economic Region posted an 8.1 per cent unemployment rate in May—unchanged from the same month last year. While the rate has...