AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSmall Business Advocacy: CFIB says Ottawa is sidelining small firms as Parliament heads for summer break, with 55% of owners saying they wouldn’t recommend starting a business in Canada and 73% saying they don’t feel supported by the federal government. Payments for SMEs: SumUp officially launches in Canada, offering the SumUp Go card reader and Payment Links with no monthly fixed costs, aiming at the 1.1 million employing businesses in the country. Cross-border Money Moves: CadRemit rolls out a “50 for 50” rewards campaign to boost onboarding and international transfer activity using its CMT Points system. Tech for Local Resilience: Kelowna’s Back Road Intel uses sensors and AI to monitor backroads and evacuation routes, helping emergency officials assess which routes are viable during wildfires. Business Environment Watch: A Fraser Institute study argues Albertans’ net contribution to federal finances prevents other provinces’ taxpayers from paying about $1,000 more a year to keep Ottawa spending steady. Rural/Community Growth: An Ottawa-based art collective will bring 11 Douglas County creators to a World Cup pop-up market at Kansas City’s Union Station.
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