BAC members gain CFIB business support at no extra cost

The Baking Association of Canada has partnered with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business to give eligible Canadian members access to advisory services, savings programs and advocacy support without an added fee. The deal is aimed at helping bakery owners manage staffing, compliance and other day-to-day pressures.

Why it matters: - Canadian bakery owners often run small, independently owned businesses with limited time and staff. - The new agreement gives BAC members access to business advice, savings and advocacy support that can help reduce operating pressure. - The partnership also connects bakery members to CFIB's network of more than 103,000 independent businesses that lobby governments across Canada.

What happened: - The Baking Association of Canada announced a partnership with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business on November 2, 2026. - The program gives every BAC member based in Canada access to CFIB's business advisors, savings programs and government advocacy at no additional cost. - International BAC members are not eligible.

The details: - Canadian BAC members who are not already CFIB members will receive CFIB membership with access to the online Member Portal. - BAC members who already belong to CFIB keep their current benefits and move to CFIB's Group+ level. - Group+ adds Business, Collections and Personal Legal Services. - CFIB membership includes unlimited access to bilingual Business Advisors for help with HR, compliance, regulation, employment standards and labour law. - The Member Portal includes a Concierge tool that creates customized workplace policies from more than 50 templates. - Members can also access webinars led by CFIB staff and outside experts. - Savings programs cover payment processing, banking, payroll and other services, with potential savings of $5,000 or more a year for eligible businesses. - The package includes more than 100 discount codes for business owners and their employees. - Members can use online training through e-learning provider Vubiz. - The membership includes advocacy and representation with municipal, provincial and federal governments. - Eligible Canadian BAC members will receive a welcome email with their CFIB membership number and activation instructions. - BAC members with eligibility questions can contact tryan@baking.ca.

Between the lines: - The partnership is designed to give bakery operators practical support on issues that often drain time and money, including staffing and regulatory compliance. - CFIB is also using the agreement to expand its membership base inside a sector made up largely of small businesses. - Dan Kelly, president and CEO of CFIB, said the group wants to give BAC members a stronger voice with governments and practical advice that can improve the bottom line.

What's next: - Eligible members should watch for the welcome email and activate their CFIB benefits. - BAC members who have questions about the program can contact the association directly for guidance. - The agreement is positioned to become an ongoing support channel for Canadian bakery businesses as they handle daily operating challenges.

The bottom line: - The BAC-CFIB deal adds a broad set of business tools, savings and advocacy support for Canadian bakery members at no extra cost.