Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act   been dropping steadily for three decades, to 38% of Canadian workers in 2007 from 46% in 1977. The problem is most acute at smaller businesses. There are about 5.1 million Canadians, or 48% of the private sector workforce, at small companies. According to the Canadian Federation

Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act   their employees retirement benefits, such as a pension plan. It went on to say, “(PRPPs) would be a great option to attract new talent to our business”. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business, the voice of small business in Canada, made the case for PRPPs even more strongly

Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act   garnered universal praise. All of our provincial partners are enthusiastic about the positive effect of PRPPs on small and medium business. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, the Association of Canadian Pension Management and the Canadian

Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act   to the reason that he would vote against an option that the Canadian Federation of Independent Business supports. Many people say that it is an additional, very important tool for our retirement scheme.

Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act   also believes that PRPPs, which rely on simple and straightforward rules and processes, would give many businesses the flexibility and tools they need to help their employees save for retirement. Finally, Dan Kelly, vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business

Financial System Review Act   out in the code of conduct. Here is what the Canadian Federation of Independent Business had to say on the first anniversary of the code: The Code's effectiveness has already been tested several times and CFIB is pleased to report that it has passed on every occasion. CFIB has

Finance committee   to Canadians and to their employers. Working together, I am confident we can get this important new retirement savings option up and running for Canadians as soon as possible. Let me quote Dan Kelly, the vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business: This can't come

Finance committee  . They're ready to go, and many other provinces are ready to go. We'll be having the consultations on the regulations coming out soon. We think this certainly is accepted better by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, as I quoted before. Let me just read you another quote

Finance committee   who aren't enlightened, could you please expand on how this is so beneficial for small business, and some of the advantages? I know we've heard the Canadian Federation of Independent Business speak about it, but for small businesses out there who don't have a voice—whom you heard

Finance committee   the recession right now? They've told us loud and clear, through the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and many other business associations, please, don't raise our taxes.

Finance committee   to other acts. We have with us here today six organizations: the Canadian Association of Retired Persons; the Canadian Bankers Association; the Canadian Bar Association; the Canadian Federation of Independent Business; the Canadian Medical Association; and the Regroupement des jeunes

Finance committee  Exactly. One thing that concerns me—and maybe you can educate me—is when we have unemployment, how does that affect your pension plans today? We had the Canadian Federation of Independent Business here saying that for every 1% rise in the Canada Pension Plan it's going to cost

Agriculture committee   with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and looking at other models within the federal government, has developed an umbrella code of conduct and six separate booklets on different aspects of what it is they deliver. As we add to their workload, they will maybe add some other

Financial System Review Act  . This code has been widely applauded, especially among small business. I will quote at length what the Canadian Federation of Independent Business had to say. It stated: The Code of Conduct's biggest achievement has been to protect Canada's low-cost flat-fee debit system.... the Code's

The Budget   to move our exports to new markets. Beyond this, we will build on our very effective partnership with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and continue reducing red tape across government. Our goal is to allow businesses to focus on what they do best, creating jobs