# Canadian Federation of Independent Business | CFIB

> The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is Canada's largest non-profit organization devoted to creating and supporting an environment where independent businesses can flourish.   

## Small Business Advocacy
- [Drive Policy Change](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/site/advocacy): CFIB is Canada's voice of small business.
- [Red Tape Awareness Week](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/red-tape-awareness-week): CFIB's Red Tape Awareness Week sheds light on the confusing rules and regulations, administrative obstacles, excessive paper burden, and poor customer service Canadians face every day from all levels of government.

## Business Support, Tools and Resources
- [Tools & Resources](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources): Access to expert advice and support on regulations, HR, and other business issues.
- [Workplace Wellness](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/workplace-wellness): Tips and advice to support wellness in the workplace.
- [Promote Your Small Business, Every Day](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/celebrate-small-business/toolkits): Free posters and social media images for Canadian small businesses.

## Human Resources
- [HR Now!](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/site/hr-now): A resource for human resources management and support.
- [Hire a youth this summer through Canada Summer Jobs](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/canada-summer-jobs): Information on hiring youth through the Canada Summer Jobs program.
- [Minimum wage rates and overtime rules in Canada](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/minimum-wage-rates-overtime-rules-canada): Minimum wage rates for each Canadian jurisdiction.
- [Paid holidays in Canada](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/paid-holidays-canada): Paid public holidays for each Canadian jurisdiction.
- [Cell phones at work](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/how-create-effective-policy-cell-phones-work): Guidance on creating an effective cell phone policy.
- [Temporary Foreign Worker Program and recent program changes](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/temporary-foreign-worker-program): How recent changes to the TFW program could impact small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to hire foreign workers.
- [Storm day policy: A good plan for bad weather](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/storm-day-policy-good-plan-bad-weather): Guidance on creating a policy to deal with business closures due to weather emergencies.
- [Sick leave entitlements in Canada](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/sick-leave-entitlements-canada): Sick leave entitlements for each Canadian jurisdiction.
- [Giving references: 8 tips to avoid pitfalls](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/giving-references): How to give a good reference that helps your former employee without putting your business at risk.
- [Am I required to give my employees time off to vote?](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/am-i-required-give-my-employees-time-vote)
- [Canada Labour Code for Federally Regulated Employers](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/canada-labour-code-federally-regulated-employers)
- [Work-Sharing Program](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/work-sharing-program): Work-Sharing helps prevent layoffs when there is a temporary reduction in the normal level of business activity that is beyond the employer's control.
- [Canada Dental Care Plan and T4 Reporting for Employers](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/canada-dental-care-plan-t4-reporting)
- [Better safe than sorry: Crime proofing your business](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/crime-proof-your-business)
- [Providing unpaid leave from work for employees in British Columbia](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/unpaid-leave-british-columbia)
- [Tips, gratuities, and how to handle them!](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/tips-gratuities): Information on the types of tips and if tax should be deducted.
- [Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/psychological-health-safety-workplace)
- [National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - is it a paid holiday?](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/national-day-truth-reconciliation-paid-holiday)
- [Busting myths about what you can deduct from employees' wages](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/payroll-taxes/busting-myths-about-what-you-can-deduct-employees-wages)
- [Fatigue: identifying and preventing it](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/fatigue-identifying-preventing)

## Health & Safety Articles
- [Health & Safety](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/tag/health-safety): Resources and information on maintaining health and safety standards in the workplace.
- [OHS in Alberta](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/occupational-health-and-safety-act-workplace-ohs-ab): Understanding Alberta's Health and Safety Requirements 
- [OHS in British Columbia](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/occupational-health-and-safety-act-workplace-ohs-bc): Understanding British Columbia's Health and Safety Requirements
- [OHS in Manitoba](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/occupational-health-and-safety-act-workplace-ohs-mb): Understanding Manitoba's Health and Safety Requirements
- [OHS in New Brunswick](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/occupational-health-and-safety-act-workplace-ohs-nb): Understanding New Brunswick's Health and Safety Requirements
- [OHS in Newfoundland and Labrador](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/occupational-health-and-safety-act-workplace-ohs-nfld): Understanding Newfoundland and Labrador's Health and Safety Requirements
- [OHS in Nova Scotia](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/occupational-health-and-safety-act-workplace-ohs-ns): Understanding Nova Scotia's Health and Safety Requirements
- [OHS in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/occupational-health-and-safety-act-workplace-ohs-nwt): Understanding Health and Safety Requirements in NWT
- [OHS in Ontario](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/occupational-health-and-safety-act-workplace-ohs-on): Understanding Ontario's Health and Safety Requirements
- [OHS in Prince Edward Island](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/occupational-health-and-safety-act-workplace-ohs-pei): Understanding PEI's Health and Safety Requirements
- [OHS in Quebec](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/occupational-health-and-safety-act-workplace-ohs-qc): Understanding Quebec's Health and Safety Requirements
- [OHS in Saskatchewan](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/occupational-health-and-safety-act-workplace-ohs-sk): Understanding Saskatchewan's Health and Safety Requirements
- [OHS in Yukon](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/occupational-health-and-safety-act-workplace-ohs-yk): Understanding Yukon's Health and Safety Requirements

## Tax and Tariff Articles
- [Payroll Tax Deductions](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/site/payroll-tax-deductions): Everything you need to know about payroll tax increases.
- [Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/lifetime-capital-gains-exemption)
- [Out of province sales: where do you pay sales tax?](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/tax-compliance/out-province-sales-where-do-you-pay-sales-tax)
- [Payroll Deduction Tables](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/payroll-deduction-tables): Each new calendar year requires updates to your payroll deductions.
- [CPP and CPP2 explained](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/cpp-cpp2-explained): What small business owners need to know about CPP and CPP2.
- [EI when you're self-employed](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/ei-when-youre-self-employed): If you are self-employed, you can still access EI Special Benefits. 
- [Record of Employment - what you need to know](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/record-of-employment-roe): An ROE must be issued whenever employment ends.
- [What Canadian businesses need to know about the loss of the U.S. De Minimis exemption](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/us-de-minimis-exemption-cusma)
- [Regional Tariff Response Initiative, RTRI](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/tools-resources/regional-tariff-response-initiative-rtri)
- [Understanding CUSMA Compliance](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/advocacy/understanding-cusma-compliance)

## CFIB Membership
- [Membership Benefits](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/membership-benefits): Information on becoming a member of CFIB and the benefits associated with membership.
- [Small Business Discounts](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/member-savings-and-discounts): Discounts for small businesses available to CFIB members.
- [CFIB Advocacy - Make Your Voice Heard](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/site/make-your-voice-heard): CFIB advocates for small businesses to improve taxes, laws, and regulations. Members can participate in petitions and surveys to influence policies.
- [Join Online](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/become-a-cfib-member): Online registration for new members to join CFIB.
- [Free Tools & Resources](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/site/exclusive-tools-resources): Offers free and unlimited access to resources, webinars, and expert advice from dedicated Business Advisors.
- [Exclusive Small Business Templates](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/site/templates): A collection of templates designed for small businesses.

## About CFIB
- [About Us](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/about-us): Overview of CFIB, its mission, and its history.
- [Our Board](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/about-us/our-board): Details about the board members of CFIB.
- [Contact Us](https://members.cfib-fcei.ca/en-ca/contact-us): Contact information for inquiries and support.
- [Media Centre](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/media): Latest news and updates from CFIB.
- [Research & Economic Analysis](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/site/research-economic-analysis): Access to research and analysis relevant to small businesses.

## Legal and Accessibility
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/privacy-policy): CFIB's policy regarding user privacy and data protection.
- [Accessibility](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/accessibility): Information on the accessibility features of the CFIB website.
- [Terms of Use](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/terms-use): Terms governing the use of the CFIB website.
- [Sitemap](https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/sitemap): A structured overview of the CFIB website's content and navigation.