AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSME Financing Boost: BDC says it backed more than 100,000 Canadian entrepreneurs with a record $11.6B in financing solutions, aiming to support up to $28B in GDP over five years. Local Business Growth & Red Tape: A B.C. Board of Trade survey finds Metro Vancouver firms want tighter property tax increases and faster permitting, with many citing compliance burdens as major cost pressures ahead of the Oct. 17 municipal election. Vancouver Economic Support Reset: OneCity is proposing a new City of Vancouver Business & Investment Office with $3M to restart local business support after the Vancouver Economic Commission was wound down. Labour Rights for Small Workplaces: Steam Whistle Brewery workers in Etobicoke won union recognition after the Ontario Labour Relations Board found employer interference in an organizing campaign. Resale Infrastructure for Retailers: Lululemon’s Canadian resale expansion is processing purchases in Calgary via a new hub, a move that could reshape how Canadian shoppers buy second-hand. Trade Pressure Watch: CFIB and others flag that looming U.S. tariff moves could hit Canadian small businesses hard, especially those relying on cross-border supply chains. AI Search Reality Check: A 2026 study says AI is changing how people discover local businesses, but customers still verify via Google, reviews, and websites before contacting.
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