The proportion of consumers surveyed who think a recession is likely was 50%, down from 58% in the previous quarter
The decrease in confidence follows a seven-month upswing, the CFIB said
Latest numbers highlight growing stress in the industrial and financial trades
A report from the Family Entreprise Foundation offers ideas to prepare the next generation
Clients have until end of year to take advantage of looser C-208 rules
Businesses are expected to save $1 billion over five years
Executive-level business leaders say inflation is an ongoing struggle
In 2023, employers are paying 44.7% more at the top end than in 2018
Federal budget did little to invigorate sluggish investment spending
Expectations for business performance remain well below pre-pandemic levels