February 23, 2023
| The Ontario Legislature Returns by Temple Scott Associates The Ontario Legislature resumed sitting on February 21st with the new session scheduled to run through until June. It promises to be a busy time. Expect this session to be dominated by the growing demands in both health care and housing – focal points of the Government in recent weeks. Also on the agenda will be the continuing outreach and initiatives for the expansion and growth of the Electric Vehicle (EV) market. Click here to read the full report. |
CFA’S ADVOCACY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2023
- Educating Public Officials About Franchising
- Access to Labour for Franchisors and Franchisees
- Access to Capital
- Common Employer: Adopt the 4 Factor Test
- Ensuring a Fair Playing Field for Franchised Business under Environmental Legislation
Educating Public Officials About Franchising
There is a mistaken perception that franchised businesses are not local businesses.
While many brands are recognized across the country and across the world, local stores are owned by franchisees that live and work in their communities, from coast to coast to coast. READ MORE.
| Federal Government Digital Adoption Grant Program Do you own a small or medium-sized Canadian business? Get a grant and access to expert advice to increase online sales, reduce costs, better manage inventory and more! 1. CDAP Grow Your Business Online Grant Looking to implement e-commerce capabilities to remain competitive? Need to serve existing customers more effectively and attract new customers? With a micro-grant of up to $2,400, we can help with the costs related to adopting digital technologies. 2. Boost your Business Technology Grant Looking to increase productivity? Need to consolidate your back office software? Need better cybersecurity tools? With a plan tailored to your business, CDAP can help with your digital transformation. Get up to $15,000 to boost your business technology. |
RELEVANT NEWS
Our commitment to 2% inflation
Deputy Governor Paul Beaudry explains why the 2% target remains the centerpiece of the Bank of Canada’s inflation-targeting framework in recent speech.
Research to Insights: Consumer price inflation, recent trends and analysis
The Research to Insights series of presentations features a broad range of findings on selected research topics from various studies that use innovative and high-quality data and methods to better understand relevant and complex policy issues.
Canada Inflation Slows to 5.9%, Leaving Room for Rate Pause
Canadian inflation pressures eased in January, leaving the Bank of Canada some room to hold interest rates at current levels next month even after a blockbuster jobs report.
What’s fuelling inflation? Bank of Canada’s Macklem grilled on Ottawa’s spending plans
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem is reminding Canadians it’s not his job to be a part of the federal government’s spending decisions.
Here’s a list of January inflation rates for Canadian provinces
Canada’s national annual inflation rate was 5.9 per cent in January, Statistics Canada says. Here’s what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets).
Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance
Governor Tiff Macklem shared his opening statement before the House of Commons standing committee discussing the recent policy announcement and the Bank’s Monetary Policy Report.
| Looking to hire? The CFA is hosting a virtual Career Fair in collaboration with Humber College to help address the labour shortage issues affecting our members. For one flat fee of $100, you’ll have the chance to: -Submit unlimited job postings for positions across your organization -Access Humber College’s pool of qualified, eager students looking to gain co-op work experience and earn school credits -Hire for part-time, full-time, and unpaid internship positions -Have your job postings featured on the CFA’s job board and Humber College’s career portal –Retain student contacts for future opportunities REGISTER NOW |
RELEVANT NEWS
Rate hike bets wane: How money markets and economists are reacting to the latest Canadian inflation report | February 21, 2023
Recession? What recession? Canadian employers ‘desperate for workers’ as hiring growth expected to continue | February 17, 2023
Federal small business funding announced | February 17, 2023
Promote your job opportunities with the CFA
To take advantage of this new opportunity, please submit your job postings (including a job description and directions for how to apply) to Andrew Schopp at aschopp@cfa.ca. For any inquiries, please contact Jessi-Lyna Wan at jwan@cfa.ca.
