AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHiring: Ottawa has eased temporary foreign worker rules, allowing permits of up to two years instead of one and raising the foreign-worker cap to 15% with provincial approval. The changes could widen hiring options for small employers. Tariff Support: Fort McMurray businesses affected by tariffs could qualify for up to $1 million in funding, offering targeted relief as trade pressures continue. Young Entrepreneurs: Saskatchewan’s bursary program is awarding 57 young business owners $5,000 each, plus mentorship; Weyburn recipients include the owners of Cedar & Vine and Meok Ja Milk Tea Bar. Business Costs: Athabasca owners raised concerns about taxes and fees at a town budget meeting. The town’s 2026 non-residential tax rate was 18.2, above nearby Barrhead’s 15.4. Federal Budget: Winnipeg’s Chamber questioned why the 2026 budget left the federal small-business tax rate at 9%, despite Ottawa’s broader growth plans.
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