AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTariff Pressure: Canadian SMEs are urging Ottawa to make tariff relief a Budget 2026 priority, while many B.C. small businesses are reportedly shut out of existing support. U.S. Democrats’ election gains could increase scrutiny of Trump’s trade policies, but tariffs are unlikely to disappear soon. Business Pulse: Small-business sales have risen for four straight months, though B.C. confidence slipped in October. Tax and tariff relief remain top asks from owners. Made in Canada: A new Sudbury guitar-string workshop is joining a small group of domestic makers, aiming to fill a gap for musicians seeking Canadian-made products. New Ventures: Saskatoon startup TrackPointAI is using AI simulations to let students and workers practise real-life job skills. In Nova Scotia, a program is helping food entrepreneurs get cooking, while Indigenous businesses were celebrated at annual awards.
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