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Small Business Optimism Edges Up in September 

  • Writer: ClearView Insider
    ClearView Insider
  • Oct 1, 2025
  • 1 min read

The CFIB Business Barometer shows Canadian small business confidence rising slightly, with the 12-month outlook at 50.2. Short-term sentiment remains weak, with Alberta firms citing costs and demand as top challenges.

 

For Calgary businesses, this mix of long-term optimism and near-term caution will shape decision-making on space, investment, and growth.

 

Connect with Us: Interested in how these trends could impact upcoming leasing negotiations and the broader commercial real estate market? Contact us at info@cvpartners.ca. We are here to provide insights and help you explore how market shifts can influence your strategy.

 

Source: Canadian Federation of Independent Business, Monthly Business Barometer, Sept. 18, 2025.

 

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