AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoFederal Budget: Ottawa says this week’s budget will include measures to address small-business tax challenges. Business groups are urging tax reform and less red tape, and advocates welcomed a proposed “2-for-1” rule to offset new regulations. Cash-Flow Strain: More than half of self-employed Canadians say they used credit for everyday expenses, while new data warns funding and cash-flow gaps are putting small firms at risk of layoffs and closure. B.C. small-business confidence also slumped in October. Growth and Succession: Canadian small-business sales rose for a fourth straight month, but many owners nearing retirement lack a succession plan. Vancouver’s Kidsbooks offers a local example of a handover: a former tech entrepreneur and her husband have taken over the 43-year-old independent bookstore. Startup Finance: Canada’s venture investment is rising, but seed funding fell 31% in the first half of 2026, concentrating capital in larger deals and making it harder for early-stage founders to secure their first funding.
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