A recent report released by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business shows that small businesses in the country are struggling due to crime.

Shoplifting, vandalism and threat of assault for themselves and their staff are adding stress to businesses already dealing with growing operating costs.

Tyler Slobogian, a Senior Policy Analyst with the CFIB, has details here.
 
Slobogian added that many owners don’t always report crimes because of slow police response and the added costs of insurance when they make claims.

Instead, they bare the added costs of repairs, cleanup and increased security measures.

For more on the latest CFIB report, go to cfib.ca.   You can also catch Thompson Today this afternoon at 12:40 and 5:10.