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[CFIB - British Columbia @cfibBC]

📢 NEW: Canada's Entrepreneurial Drought – Part 2 is out.
As more businesses close than open and BC entrepreneurs face rising costs, red tape, and labour pressures, CFIB lays out clear fixes for Canada’s shrinking business landscape. ⬇️ #bcpoli

[CFIB - British Columbia @cfibBC]

Congratulations @G_Anderson1 on your appointment as Parliamentary Secretary for Energy and Climate Solutions.

CFIB looks forward to working with you to deliver affordable energy choices for BC's small businesses.

[Keyli Loeppky @keyliloeppky]

Governments set a May 31 deadline to remove one of Canada's most obvious internal trade barriers: direct-to-consumer alcohol shipping.

The result? Only Manitoba and New Brunswick got it done.

If premiers are serious about breaking down internal trade barriers, they need to start meeting their own deadlines. Small businesses don't need more announcements—they need action and results.
#InternalTrade #cdnpoli

[CFIB - British Columbia @cfibBC]

CFIB’s report, Work in Progress: Bridging the Gap Between Small Businesses and Canada’s Youth, highlights the barriers facing youth hiring in BC and sets out practical recommendations to help create more entry points for young workers.
🔗 Full report: https://t.co/TzZ0Ca0DiO

[CFIB - British Columbia @cfibBC]

How BC small businesses can help create more opportunities for young workers was at the top of our agenda in today’s meeting with Minister @KahlonRav.
Thank you, Minister, for taking the time to hear from CFIB! #bcpoli

[Dan Kelly @CFIB]

Good to meet with the Leader of the Opposition @PierrePoilievre & Deputy Leader @MelissaLantsman in Ottawa today. Canada is facing an entrepreneurial drought - with more business closures than openings over the past year.

We spoke to the need for immediate action on tax and regulatory policy to help small businesses succeed.

[Ryan Mitton @rmttn]

It was a pleasure to appear at the BC Budget 2027 consultations today to provide @cfibBC's recommendations to fix BC's entrepreneurial drought.

My thanks to Chair @PaulChoiBC and Deputy Chair @DonegalWilson for their thoughtful questions.

[Dan Kelly @CFIB]

Congratulations to new BC Conservative Party leader @KerryLynneFindl. CFIB looks forward to working with you (again).

[CFIB - British Columbia @cfibBC]

This is a common sense decision that will support local small businesses, particularly during busy periods.

During the BCGEU strike last year, CFIB heard from businesses that were hit hard hit by the government’s liquor distribution shutdown.

That is why CFIB called for more options for liquor supply. We're glad to see that made a reality today. #bpcoli

[BIV News @BIVnews]

B.C. restaurants, pubs, bars can buy alcohol from private stores https://t.co/7CT93rYySl

[CFIB - British Columbia @cfibBC]

BC landing global events like the #FIFAWorldCup is exciting & brings real opportunity.
⚠️ But with public costs in the hundreds of millions, government needs to match that ambition with action: cut red tape, ease costs, and ensure small businesses actually benefit. #bcpoli

[CityNews Vancouver @CityNewsVAN]

#BREAKING NEWS: B.C. government reveals potential $729 million price tag for hosting FIFA World Cup https://t.co/NU0sy5cz0i

[Ryan Mitton @rmttn]

B.C. small businesses are at a disadvantage as other provinces cut taxes. Read more👇

https://t.co/HKoFw4CYxT

[CFIB - British Columbia @cfibBC]

CFIB’s latest report highlights the barriers facing youth hiring in BC, from recruitment mismatches to cost pressures on small firms.
It also sets out practical recommendations to help create more entry points for young workers.
🔗 Full report: https://t.co/RR5bQ2Y8iX

[CFIB - British Columbia @cfibBC]

Thank you MLA @gavindew for meeting with CFIB to discuss BC's rising youth unemployment and how small businesses can help create more opportunities.

📢 Small businesses are often a first step into the workforce, but rising costs are making it harder to hire and train young workers. #bcpoli 1/2

[CFIB - British Columbia @cfibBC]

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[CFIB - British Columbia @cfibBC]

📢 BC small businesses are caught between a rock and a hard place.
With the minimum wage rising to $18.25/hr on June 1 and a looming PST expansion, cost pressures are stacking up.
👇CFIB's @rmttn explains via @BIVnews : https://t.co/BtsePTvytn #bcpoli

[CFIB - British Columbia @cfibBC]

📢 Big win for small business in Vancouver!
CFIB, as part of the BC Coalition for Affordable Dependable Energy, pushed back on costly energy rules raising rents and operating costs.
More choice, less red tape. Thanks to members who spoke up and signed our petition! #bcpoli

[The Vancouver Sun @VancouverSun]

Vancouver council votes to move away from unique city building code, bring back natural gas heating in new buildings https://t.co/QUn0R8bggJ

[CFIB - British Columbia @cfibBC]

All provinces and sectors saw a decline in confidence, with BC ranking in the bottom four provinces this month.

[CFIB - British Columbia @cfibBC]

📊 Monthly Business Barometer: BC's small business confidence index dropped 5.7 points to 50.7 in May.

Fuel costs have skyrocketed as a top concern, with 63% of SMEs reporting it as a cost constraint, up from 25% in February. #bcpoli

[CFIB - British Columbia @cfibBC]

And while the City of Vancouver has approved extended hours, the same can’t be said for the rest of the province:

https://t.co/HIMllownOT

[CFIB - British Columbia @cfibBC]

⚽️ While Ontario is cutting red tape so small businesses can maximize the benefits of the FIFA World Cup, BC is still blocking bars and restaurants from staying open late if they want to.

It's not too late for BC to change course. #bcpoli

[Doug Ford @fordnation]

From June 11 to July 19, bars and restaurants across Ontario will be able to extend alcohol service hours until 4 a.m. so fans can come together, cheer on Canada and celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026™, no matter what time the game is on.

https://t.co/qTXK9iP8GV

[Brianna Solberg @briannasolberg]

🛍️🐾This week, during Women's Entrepreneurship Week, I visited Carly at House of Paws to talk about running a small business.

Women entrepreneurs are helping keep our communities strong, especially during Canada’s entrepreneurial drought. #SmallBusinessEveryday @CFIBNews