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Support the BWA’s 2024 Queen’s Park Advocacy Day
Support the BWA’s 2024 Queen’s Park Advocacy Day At our 2023 Advocacy Day delegates told Ontario...
Enhancing Fairness and Stability for Ontario Businesses
Enhancing Fairness and Stability for Ontario Businesses>> The Better Way Alliance proposes...
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The Canadian Paid Sick Days Calculator – Now in multiple languages!
The Canadian Paid Sick Days Calculator - En français... y en español! Obtenez votre calculatrice dans votre langue préférée ci-dessous ! ¡Toma tu calculadora en tu idioma preferido a continuación! ¿En qué medida la aplicación de días de enfermedad remunerados...
Canada’s Competition Act Overhaul: What It Means for Small Business
The recent overhaul of Canada's Competition Act, enacted on June 20, 2024, brings significant changes designed to strengthen competition law enforcement and promote fairer market practices. These updates are a major win for small businesses and consumers, ensuring a...
Queen’s Park 2024 Highlights: Commercial Rent, Gig Work, Decent Work
Our delegation of 15 business owners and leaders truly made a lasting impression at Queen’s Park on May 28th, bringing attention to commercial renter and small business needs! The full delegation included: Anita Agrawal (Jewels 4 Ever / Best Bargains), Elliot Shermet...
Introducing: Fair Path Delivery
By Jess Carpinone, BWA Eastern Ontario Membership Co-ordinator & Co-Owner, Bread By Us As a conscientious business owner, I have never been comfortable with outsourcing aspects of my business to tech giants like Uber Eats or Skip the Dishes. Companies like these...
Strengthening Canada’s Main Street Businesses & Non-Profits Through Real Estate Ownership
Strengthening Canada's Main Street Businesses andNon-Profits Through Real Estate Ownership>> The Better Way Alliance proposes a new way to support Canada's main streets. With commercial rents on the rise businesses on main streets, strip malls, and industrial...
Enhancing Fairness and Stability for Ontario Businesses
Enhancing Fairness and Stability for Ontario Businesses>> The Better Way Alliance proposes smart business supports for 2024 and beyond. 2024 is a critical year for supporting Ontario’s small businesses. They are carrying more debt than ever in continually...
Support the BWA’s 2024 Queen’s Park Advocacy Day
Support the BWA’s 2024 Queen’s Park Advocacy Day At our 2023 Advocacy Day delegates told Ontario MPP's how Decent Work practices have helped build solid foundations in their businesses. This year, on May 28th, we’re meeting with the province's top policymakers and...
International Women’s Day 2024: Breaking Boundaries in Business
An interview with female business owners in recognition of women's equity and empowerment By: Anita Agrawal, CEO & Designer Jewels 4 Ever, Best Bargains; Jessica Carpinone, Co-Owner, Bread By Us; Sam Conover, Owner, Broad Lingerie;Robyn Hobbs, Founder &...
Ontario Bill 149: Working for Workers Four Act
In 2024, the Ontario government is expected to table Bill 149: the Working for Workers Four Act. You can read more about the proposed act here - and we've selected some of the sections that foster progressive and sustainable workplace practices. If enacted, Bill 149...