SMEC members will be expected to provide input the impact of possible new prospectus exemptions that are being considered by the OSC
President’s letter urges policymakers to support the recently proposed co-operative regulatory model
Pre-budget submission highlights the difficulties in raising capital faced by small businesses
More than half don’t have a succession plan
Poll reveals Canadian business owners in the start-up-phase are too focused on obstacles beyond their control
Many who currently don’t have a plan believe it’s too early to start thinking about it
Optimism weakened in construction and manufacturing, but it was more than offset by big improvements in retail and hospitality
East-West divide on economic performance continues
Business owners in Alberta and Saskatchewan were Canada’s most optimistic
Confidence is still lower than normal due to fears that economic weakness in Europe may spread, says CFIB economist