Canadian Federation of Independent Business. In business for your business. Since 1971.

Get exclusive benefits when you become a CFIB member.

Special offer

Get exclusive benefits when you become a CFIB member.

Take advantage of CFIB’s exclusive offer for Scotiabank clients and enjoy 20% off your CFIB membership for the first year.1 Plus, once you join, you’ll unlock Scotiabank’s dedicated banking offers available only to CFIB members.

Since 1971, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has been the leading advocate for small businesses nationwide.

With over 100,000 members across Canada, CFIB is Canada’s largest non-profit organization devoted to creating and supporting an environment where independent businesses can flourish.

When you join CFIB, your business will get the following benefits:

Advocacy

Help shape policies that affect your business most, like reducing red tape, carbon tax, and tariffs. Your business’s voice will be heard in Ottawa, and at every provincial and territorial legislature and city hall across the country.

Resources

Connect with knowledgeable business advisors to get personalized advice on everything from understanding CRA obligations to navigating workers' compensation. Plus, you can now get support with HR and legal matters. 

Savings

Save on essential business services like payment processing, insurance, shipping, payroll, travel, technology, training, and more. All which have been vetted by CFIB to save you time and money.

In business for your business. Since 1971.

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This Canadian Federation of Independent Business offer is only available to Scotiabank business banking customers who sign up for a new Canadian Federation of Independent Business membership through a unique Scotiabank weblink provided or through a referral from a Scotiabank Business Advisor (new subscriptions that occur through other channels and subscription renewals are not eligible).

20% discount for the first year of a Canadian Federation of Independent Business membership. Details about Canadian Federation of Independent Business membership can be found at https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/membership-benefits. Offer valid through October 31st, 2030. 

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Canadian Federation of Independent Business services are provided by Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Any products and services offered by Canadian Federation of Independent Business are governed solely by their terms and conditions. The Bank of Nova Scotia (“Scotiabank”) is not responsible for, and provides no representations, warranties or conditions regarding, any third-party products or services, including those of Canadian Federation of Independent Business.