AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTrade-Tariff Fallout: A new poll by Merchant Growth says nearly 70% of Canadian small businesses rely on ties to the U.S., with 16% already feeling tariffs as cost pressures and many cutting spending, delaying hiring, or pausing expansion as counter-tariffs are set to start Sept. 8. Local Response: In Vancouver, councillor Lucy Maloney is pushing Mayor Ken Sim to call a special meeting on tariff impacts, but the mayor’s office says it isn’t “necessary at this time.” Cross-Border Pressure on Makers: An Ontario Muskoka chair maker exporting 70% to the U.S. is weighing whether to move most manufacturing to the U.S. after a 50% duty hits its products. Border Tax Shock: An Ontario golf-cart maker says CBSA has demanded about $500,000 in retroactive back taxes after its carts were classified as EVs. Small-Business Leadership & Growth: Chilliwack’s downtown business leader Trevor McDonald announces a run for council, citing business attraction, safety, and infrastructure as key issues. Business Investment Angle: RBC argues Canada’s immigration selection needs a reset to better match human capital and reduce uncertainty for employers and workers.
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