Dan Kelly

President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). In business for your business.

[Brianna Solberg @briannasolberg]

- 73% felt the federal gov't did not support them
- 58% still felt pressure from higher fuel costs
- 55% would not suggest starting a business now
- 48% reported taxes were squeezing margins
- 43% found it difficult to do biz due to economic/political uncertainty & other costs.

[Brianna Solberg @briannasolberg]

📊CFIB Survey: Over 70 percent of small businesses didn’t feel supported last parliamentary session. https://t.co/elNg7ch51G

[CFIB Manitoba @cfibMB]

💪The numbers don't lie! CFIB's provincial lobbying activity in Manitoba is more than 6x higher than the next most active lobbyist on the registry.

At CFIB, we never give up, we never go away, and we never stop fighting for small business!

[CFIB-FCEI Ottawa @cfibNational]

Merci à la députée Tatiana Auguste pour la conversation enrichissante aujourd’hui en compagnie de @JasminGuenette et Corinne Pohlmann. Thank you MP Auguste for meeting with CFIB today

[CFIB-FCEI Ottawa @cfibNational]

Thank you MP @maggiechidvn for meeting with CFIB today. Merci à la députée Chi pour la rencontre aujourd’hui, en compagnie de @JasminGuenette et Corinne Pohlmann

[CFIB-FCEI Ottawa @cfibNational]

Merci à la députée @MPRochefort pour la conversation aujourd’hui en compagnie @JasminGuenette. Thank you MP Rochefort for meeting with CFIB today.

[CFIB News @CFIBNews]

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[Mentioned in Parliament @monitorthehill]

In the House Government Operations committee, witnesses from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) and the Canadian Steel Producers Association highlighted concerns regarding the federal government's Buy Canada policy. Michelle Auger of CFIB emphasized that only 12% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) currently engage in federal procurement, citing barriers such as a lack of awareness and complex rules, while Catherine Cobden noted that the Canadian steel industry, which supports 123,000 jobs, is facing significant challenges due to U.S. tariffs and urged for the policy's comprehensive implementation to bolster domestic demand. Both witnesses called for measures to ensure that procurement opportunities are accessible to all businesses, particularly SMEs, to foster economic resilience.

[Greg Quinn @quinngreg]

MP Vince Gasparro (Liberal- Eglinton—Lawrence) jabs/wags a finger at a female witness who questioned the Buy Canada policy because her SME members often aren’t eligible. #cdnpoli #steel. I happened to be sitting behind Michelle Auger of CFIB at the time. #canada

[CFIB Alberta @cfibAB]

CFIB is very supportive of Mayor @AndrewKnack's motion to direct @CityofEdmonton administration to develop a revised patio program for 2027 that considers business experience and affordability!

Our members have highlighted concerns with the cost of patio fees, this is a strong step in the right direction. #yeg

@ElliottKnopp @stevensandor @Emily_AWilliams

[CFIB News @CFIBNews]

Calling all Canadian small business owners 📣 

CFIB trusted partner @TELUSBusiness is now accepting applications for the 2026 #StandWithOwners program, designed to help entrepreneurs access funding, technology, and opportunities to grow their business. 

Learn more and apply: https://t.co/iZMZkzwJhp

#SmallBusiness #CanadianSmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #StandWithOwners

[CFIB Saskatchewan @cfibsk]

🤝Today, CFIB was pleased to participate in SK’s Manufacturing Sector Roundtable on the upcoming CUSMA review.

Thank you, Minister Kaeding & colleagues from the Ministry of Trade & Export Development for the opportunity to engage on priorities for SK’s manufacturers.

[Dan Kelly @CFIB]

Quite a gross way to treat a witness - one of CFIB’s team @vgasparro. You entirely missed her point. The problem is not just the communications from government - it is the nonsensical criteria themselves.

CFIB is doing its job. You seem keen to shoot the messenger.

[Greg Quinn @quinngreg]

MP Vince Gasparro (Liberal- Eglinton—Lawrence) jabs/wags a finger at a female witness who questioned the Buy Canada policy because her SME members often aren’t eligible. #cdnpoli #steel. I happened to be sitting behind Michelle Auger of CFIB at the time. #canada

[CFIB-FCEI Ottawa @cfibNational]

Pleased to partner with @Intuit More with AI tour to empower business owners with the skill and confidence to unlock the power of AI.

Yesterday morning, with MP @Taleeb, we explored ways AI can help entrepreneurs so they can focus on what matters most — growing their business.

[Dan Kelly @CFIB]

About to join @CFRAOttawa to discuss the potential return of US liquor products in Ontario and the implications for Canadian brands.

[Dan Kelly @CFIB]

In beautiful Lunenburg, NS today. I welcomed a new CFIB member, Suneetha, owner of Lamprai and Spice Cafe.

[maritimemag @maritimemag1]

CFIB urges Ottawa to protect supply chains in Canada Labour Code reforms https://t.co/I9NfgUu3MM

[CFIB News @CFIBNews]

📢 Do you do business across provincial or territorial borders? 

Help shape the future of interprovincial trade in Canada by sharing your experience on the movement of services. The Committee on Internal Trade is gathering input from businesses like yours! 

🔗 Submit your feedback by June 17, 2026. Visit:  https://t.co/xxkbRFQLIM 

#SmallBusiness #InterprovincialTrade #CdnPoli

[Dan Kelly @CFIB]

About to join @CFRAOttawa to discuss CUSMA negotiations.

[Dan Kelly @CFIB]

CUSMA a blessing for some Canadian businesses, a pain for others despite escaping U.S. tariffs | CBC News https://t.co/uv0Ozp0Nfh