September 28, 2023
CFA’S ADVOCACY PRIORITIES FOR 2022-2023
- Access to Labour for Franchisors and Franchisees
- Access to Capital
- Common Employer: Adopt the 4 Factor Test
- Burdens of Small Business:
- Ensuring a Fair Playing Field for Franchised Business under Environmental Legislation
- Educating Public Officials About Franchising
Access to Labour
Many franchised and non-franchised businesses are having trouble filling jobs at all wage levels. We are encouraging the government to make changes that will increase incentive for those looking for work as well as expand the pool of available workers in Canada.
RELEVANT NEWS
Labour market shows signs of cooling, but wage growth could be concern for Bank of CanadWhich 5 provinces are raising minimum wage Oct. 1?
Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador will see increases, leading to the wage ranging from $14 to $16.55 per hour. LEARN MORE
Small businesses underestimating their vulnerability to cyber risks – survey
The survey found that over 60% of small businesses believe their establishments are too small to be targeted by such attacks. This number climbed to 73% among sole proprietors. LEARN MORE
Immigrants to thank for Canada’s record population growth this year: StatCan report
Canada’s population surpassed 40 million on June 16 and grew to 40,097,761 by July 1, an increase of 1,158,705 people – or 2.9 per cent – from July 1, 2022. LEARN MORE
Inflation uptick could mean interest rates stay higher for longer
An updated economic outlook from Deloitte Canada released Thursday shows a rougher path than first thought for gross domestic product — the benchmark measure for Canada’s economic output. LEARN MORE
New economic numbers coming Friday are expected to show little or no growth. That might be good news
Robert Kavcic, director and senior economist at the Bank of Montreal, said he believes that the economy may have already shown enough signs of slowing for the Bank of Canada to stay put next month. LEARN MORE
Canadian economy to get ‘back on its feet’ next year, Deloitte Canada says
Canada’s near-term economic struggles will ease next year when growth returns and the Bank of Canada begins cutting its key lending rate, a new forecast from Deloitte Canada said. LEARN MORE
CFA ADVOCACY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The CFA is dedicated to guaranteeing that policymakers nationwide recognize the significant role played by the franchise business model in Canada’s economy and its impact on the livelihoods of nearly two million Canadians employed in franchising.
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