AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSuccession Crunch: A CFIB survey finds about 60% of Canadian business owners plan to retire or exit within a decade, but just 6% have a formal succession plan. The federation points to taxes, regulation and the cost of doing business as barriers to keeping firms alive. Budget Watch: Ottawa may offer targeted tax incentives for entrepreneurs in its Nov. 5 budget; a proposed broader tax review is less likely. AI Investment: Canada is adding $2.5 million to help 25 Prairie businesses adopt AI with support from Amii. Getting on Shelves: A Squamish food producer says small suppliers struggle to reach grocery chains, where buying decisions are often made far from local stores. Cost Pressures: Inflation and trade-war fallout are weighing on small-business confidence, while higher fuel costs and tariffs are expected to slow Canada’s economy. Startup Support: Toronto Metropolitan University’s DMZ brought 10 Black-led Canadian startups to its annual pitch summit, competing for $170,000 to support growth.
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