Monthly Communication Report

Organization:	Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)/Fédération canadienne de l’entreprise indépendante (FCEI)
Associated registration:	832352-4590-117
Communication date:	2026-02-25
Posted date:	2026-03-16

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:	Donyah Farhat, Manager Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Rachel Binette, Sr. Policy Advisor, Youth Employment Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Lori Brooks, Director General Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
List of Details Subject matter Detail Employment and Training, Labour CFIB supports the principle behind the Canada Jobs Grant but encourages flexibility in its implementation and consideration of small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs)' needs, for example by supporting informal work place training. Small Business Sharing data information and recommendations related to the state of small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) overall and for specific sectors which could also include provincial data.
Responsible Officer who filed this communication report:	Daniel Kelly
As the most senior paid officer, the person named above is responsible for certifying the communication report for the corporation or organization (Registrant). This person may or may not have participated in the reported communication. The Lobbyists Registration Regulations do not require that the names of in-house lobbyists (i.e. employees of corporations or organizations) who actually participated in the communication be disclosed.