Small Businesses
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Prairie Harm Reduction raises more than $180,000, will expand hoursJason Mercredi, the supervised consumption site's director, said it shows the narrative around addictions is changing in the prairies.CanadaMay 3
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Make Quebec’s small business incorporation model Canada’s next big ideaParliamentarians and provincial legislatures could support Canadian small businesses by embracing Quebec's simplified incorporation model for small businesses, Robert Yalden says.CommentaryApr 29
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Toronto building plan to officially preserve, recognize Little Jamaica as Cultural DistrictThe city is inviting the community to co-author the plan by taking part in consultations, which would look at ways to preserve and rebrand the area and support its businesses.CanadaApr 28
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West Island landscaper says Beaconsfield permit fees hurting small contractorsOne landscaping company is refusing to work in one Montreal West Island community, saying the municipality is making it harder for landscapers to operate.CanadaApr 9
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COVID-19: Ottawa small business property tax cut proposed for 2022Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson unveiled a proposed package of supports for the city's small business community on Friday afternoon including a possible 10-per cent tax break.EconomyMar 26
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The strain on family businesses during COVID-19Family businesses are facing tough decisions while trying to balance home and work during the pandemic.EconomyMar 11
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Nova Scotia announces $7M in property tax relief for small business ownersBusinesses can choose between a $1,000 rebate or 50 per cent of the commercial property taxes paid in the last six months of the 2020-21 tax year.CanadaMar 2
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Lethbridge stakeholders discuss expectations for 2021-22 provincial budgetOn the eve of Alberta's 2021-22 budget, Lethbridge stakeholders are outlining the need to see continued financial support from the government.EconomyFeb 24
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What does reopening mean for small businesses? Financial expert breaks it downFinance expert Rubina Ahmed-Haq breaks down Ontario’s plan to gradually reopen the economy and what this will mean for small businesses and employees.LifestyleFeb 10
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Canadian small businesses seeking overhaul to government relief programsThe Canadian Federation of Independent Business's list of recommendations for the government includes re-working and expanding existing programs and offering debt forgiveness.CanadaFeb 9
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