AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMunicipal Election Watch (Toronto): Toronto mayoral hopeful Brad Bradford is pitching major budget moves—cutting land transfer tax, creating a water-services corporation, and leaning on debt—while critics from Olivia Chow’s camp call the plan “reckless” and warn of hidden costs. Local Governance (Hamilton): In Hamilton’s Ward 9, candidates are being pressed on road infrastructure, crime, and a long-running landfill stink issue, with housing and boundary-expansion pressures also in the mix. Small Business Survival (Calgary): Deerhead Cafe in Calgary says it was on the brink of closing, but a last-minute GoFundMe sparked a community surge that filled seats and drew local business support. SME Growth & Funding (Canada–India): APF Canada is backing a Team Canada trade mission to India with a delegation of women-led Canadian SMEs, aiming to open market links in Mumbai and Bengaluru. SME Operations Tip (GST/HST): A reminder for business owners: verify suppliers are GST/HST-registered using the CRA registry before claiming input tax credits. Tech for SMBs (AI): A new report highlights a persistent gap: small firms may adopt AI faster for basic use, but results and measurable profit impact still lag behind larger enterprises.
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