Crime wave hitting Main Street: Half of small business owners say things got worse last year

Subhead:Small businesses in Canada continue to struggle as increasing crime is impacting owners' bottom lines.# A new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business paints a bleak picture for small businesses across Canada, with many reporting that crime in their communities is getting worse. According to the CFIB’s latest survey, roughly half of small business owners report that crime increased in their area over the past year, with nearly one in three describing that increase as significant. The findings are part of a broader report examining how crime and disorder are reshaping daily life for small businesses, and the results suggest the problem isn’t isolated.

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