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Canada’s two most populous provinces continue to lag behind most of the country when it comes to small business-friendly tax systems.

As the country’s big city mayors prepare to meet in Ottawa this week, CFIB has released a new report that shows municipal governments are consistently misrepresenting how much tax money ends up in their coffers.

Training is an essential tool for Canada’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The vast majority of Canada’s smallest businesses train their employees by investing $31,238 on average each year. That’s $1,907 per employee! The federal and provincial governments must do more to encourage training and recognize the time, money and effort already spent by small businesses to make Canada’s labour force the best in the world.

A CFIB survey of Canadian small business owners finds that even though employers love their current workers, the quality of job applicants is slipping.

Just in time for budget season, "Canada’s Municipal Spending Watch 2015" shows that Canadian municipalities have already overspent to the tune of $68 billion over the last decade.

Mandate is CFIB's member publication where small business newsletters, surveys and results are available.

Accessibility for Ontarions with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) - outlines the government plan from 2005 to 2025, the different stages being rolled out like the Customer Service Standard implemented January 1, 2012.

The Ministry of Labour provides information on mandatory posting and training requirements needed by your business.

The Employment Standards Act sets minimum requirements for employment standards and outlines the obligations of both employers and employees.

The Ontario Ministry of Labour proactively conducts enforcement blitzes to ensure businesses in various sectors are in compliance with the Employment Standards Act (ESA).

Interested in knowing the rules that apply to internships? Make sure you are in compliance with the law.

Canada’s two most populous provinces continue to lag behind most of the country when it comes to small business-friendly tax systems.

A CFIB survey of Canadian small business owners finds that even though employers love their current workers, the quality of job applicants is slipping.

Just in time for budget season, "Canada’s Municipal Spending Watch 2015" shows that Canadian municipalities have already overspent to the tune of $68 billion over the last decade.

The Ontario Ministry of Labour proactively conducts enforcement blitzes to ensure businesses in various sectors are in compliance with the Employment Standards Act (ESA).

Effective June 10, 2016, employers can no longer keep a portion of employees' tips. These rules affect employers and employees covered by the Employment Standards Act (ESA) in workplaces where tips and gratuities are received – such as at bars, restaurants, hair and nail salons, catering firms and taxis.

The Ministry of Labour provides information on mandatory posting and training requirements needed by your business.

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