Small Business Confidence Slips Further in October
- ClearView Insider
- Oct 20
- 1 min read
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.
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Source: Canadian Federation of Independent Business, Monthly Business Barometer, Oct. 16, 2025.