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Oct 29, 2026
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CBRM hit with failing marks for helping small businesses thrive: CFIB
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The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) report card assessed the CBRM as among 39 of 66 municipalities said to have "failed to create the conditions small businesses need to succeed," according to a recent CFIB news release.
31, 2025, across 11 indicators measuring cost burden, regulatory burden and small business friendliness, the release explained.
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