AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFederal Debt Costs: A Fraser Institute study says Canadians will pay $94.4B in federal and provincial debt interest in 2025/26, or $1,845 to $3,348 per taxpayer depending on the province—another pressure point for small-business cash flow. Defence Procurement Gap for SMEs: BDC and The Icebreaker warn of a “three-speed” divide as defence ramp-ups create opportunity, but many SMEs struggle with procurement, compliance and financing; BDC is also looking at a “matchmaker” approach to connect firms to government defence work. SME IP Cooperation: Canada’s CIPO and Trinidad & Tobago’s IP office sign an MOU to strengthen IP collaboration—useful for cross-border entrepreneurs protecting brands and inventions. Medtech Talent Pipeline: Medventions and Mitacs launch a pan-Canada umbrella agreement to support medtech entrepreneurship fellowships, backing 39 internships over two years. Embedded Lending Expansion: Parafin lands a Goldman Sachs-led credit facility to scale embedded lending for small businesses inside platforms like Amazon, DoorDash, Walmart and TikTok Shop. Local Business Spotlight: Lethbridge’s Art and Craft Pizza shares how a pizza-truck start helped it pivot into a brick-and-mortar shop.
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